Ben Kirchner
Hire a CPA for my 2017 taxes?
I've always filed my own taxes, with TurboTax. Given the simplicity of my income sources and lack of deductions, this was an easy and less expensive way to handle it. I now have 2 investment properties that I purcha...
Michael Ealy
How to Raise Private Capital - Experience with Chinese Investors
One of the most common questions newbie real estate investors ask is:"I am a newbie and I want to raise private money to buy deals. How can I do it?"I will answer it using my personal experience. I started investing i...
Brook Vosler
Why do REI dislike or avoid life insurance?
As a real estate investor and financial advisor I usually understand the mindset of other investors. Individuals in real estate are usually more willing to take on risk which is often rewarded. I understand REI’s usua...
Karen Seale
How to calculate 1031 Boot Taxes
Hello everyone,We have been searching the posts here on BP and still haven't really found a specific answer to our question. How do you calculate tax on a 1031 Boot? Here's our situation: We sold one property and...
Vana G.
Why can't wholesalers just..?
This may be a really naive question but I haven't heard anyone answer this in the podcasts or the books I've read...
Why can't wholesalers just say they have a buyer and will be reassigning?
Wouldn't th...
Jack B.
If I move BACK INTO a rental, does the 2/5 year rule apply?
I bought the house in 2013 and lived in it for 1.5 years. I moved out and rented the house out for 3.5 years. I just moved back into the house. If I go to sell it in 2-4 years, will any portion of the property sale be...