Daniel Pitner
Rehab Costs, where do I start?
I know this topic is widely discussed, but I've finally found myself in a position where I need to know how to estimate rehab costs.We are under contract for a home that will become our personal property. It also has...
Peggy Wei
How to hire someone to rehab an investment property?
Should I hire a general contractor and do all the work? Or is it better to hire different contractors to do different work (painting, kitchen rehab, bathroom rehab, etc)? Also, should I buy materials from store or use...
Account Closed
Is Real Estate a business or an investment opportunity?
Hey guys.Do you think it is better to approach real estate as a business rather than an investment opportunity? Also what can be the the advantages and disadvantages to this approach? What advice would you give to som...
Alex Nelson
Can I Deduct My New Laptop?
Hi Guys,I thought I remembered hearing that if you purchase a laptop that will be used for investing, that you can write this off as a tax deduction as long as it is used primarily for investing purposes. I have jus...
Pete Fiannaca
Need Advice... Buying a vehicle as a business expense
Hey folks -
Would love to hear from those who own vehicles that are considered business expenses. Jumping from 1 to 5 units soon and I will be buying a used truck to have on hand for building materials, appliances, ...
Nicole Sun
Is Private Lending Income treated as passive or active by IRS?
I have done PL lending inside of Roth IRA. Now want to branch out to my personal fund outside of Roth. A quick tax question - is the income from PL treated as passive or active in the eyes of IRS? Thanks for any insig...
Tamara Paz
Parking Lot Investing in DFW
BP- my name is Tamara and I live in the DFW area. I've spent the last year following the real estate market and learning more about it, finally feel ready to make the jump to invest (especially since the deals are com...
Les Williams
Piggy back on credit for profits!
Who's heard of this before? And is it a good thing to do. I hear its the next
best thing. But, I have a hard time believing it.
Who in their right mine would allow
some one to piggy back. And what are your chances ...
Joffrey Long
Investing in Trust Deeds: What are you opinions, experiences, recommendations for those investing in California First Trust Deeds?
I'm interested in the opinions of BP members:
As far as CALIFORNIA FIRST TRUST DEEDS (not Texas loans, not 2nd trust deeds) what have you experienced, heard, what are your opinions, and what do you believe the gener...
Guy Idan
Best market for large multi family syndications and why?
Wanted to ask the experienced syndicators here where are you investing and why?
It might be a loaded question be what I'm trying to learn and better understand, is that I noticed that a lot (if not most) syndicators ...