I want to reduce my taxable income as much as possible. (Selling stocks and want to avoid long-term capital gains.)Maxing out the 401k is $18,500, standard deduction is $24,000. My question is, what does the bank look...

Hello,I'm looking at investment properties in Gaithersburg, MD. I'm conflicted about two properties. One property is walking distance (15min.) to metro station and shopping center but has average schools (Elementary r...

My question is primarily directed toward those who are familiar with or who invest in the south Sound area around JBLM. I'm looking to buy my first buy and hold rental, but only have $15k to get started. I've noticed ...

I'm kicking off a conversation about rehab calculators tonight.In my opinion, a rehab calculator should do more than simple add up the major categories for you (i.e. roof estimate + kitchen estimate + etc.). The real ...

Looking into purchasing a vacation rental as an investment property/personal use.  Have not seen much action on here from anywhere in the area and figured I would throw it out there if anyone have any solid info on th...

Airbnb has announced a two-year pilot program in Oregon that eliminates guest names and photos from host screening as a way to see if it combats illegal anti-black discrimination.  Airbnb to limit use of travelers' na...

Does anyone know of lenders out there that will loan for a vacation rental in Mexico? My wife and I are looking to purchase a condo in Puerto Vallarta. I wonder if there are DSCR loans for STRs/Airbnbs in Mexico? Or s...

Hi There,I am looking to by my first house. I will likely live there for a few years, and then keep it as a rental property. At the moment my price range is around 500k. After checking out houses all over Seattle I've...

Hello BP Patrons,
This is my first post on BiggerPockets; which might lead one to think I lack the motivation to be a better businessman.  I swear to you that's not the case.  Although I might be the last person to a...

I guess we'll see how that tactic works in November:

Speaking on health care Monday, Senator Diane Feinstein said, "I've gotten 90,000 emails and faxes on the health care bill and over 85,000 of them are against it. ...