![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/81462/small_1621415682-avatar-al3990.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi,
Are there any CPAs on this forum that have participated in any real estate investing themselves? and how has their CPA license benefit them (in anyway or at all) in their real estate investing activities?
I'm ju...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2033300/small_1716388539-avatar-ryano201.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Sorry for the longer question/scenario. I bought my house in May 2020 in Raleigh market for $247,000 with 3% down and about $5,000 in closing costs. Have had roommates periodically and have probably spent less than $3...
Hey BP,I have a question regarding what happens when an oral lease agreement switches to written. Some background: my friend is a tenant who has been living rent-free in a unit for over ten years but is a professional...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1734538/small_1621515131-avatar-christians231.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Fayetteville.
Purchase price: $105,000
Cash invested: $35,000
Sale price: $187,400
Used our private money lender as equity pa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/203961/small_1621432999-avatar-jdiaz037.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone. Today I met with a real estate attorney/ title company to build my team. Ask about drafting contracts and to do that would cost $250/hr. That's when in my head I said, s*@t another road block. I keep...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/196552/small_1621432503-avatar-nanakojo40.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BPers,
I really do enjoy reading your post and also your blog. I wanted your take on my situation.
Monthly income is 6000. Expenses is 3000. Stopped 401 k contribution up to employer match.
...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/325490/small_1621444411-avatar-95dyna.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How accurate do investors feel that Zillow is on their Zestimates? I've been analyzing a number of properties and looking at Zillow to get an idea of what rents might be but I am not always confident that their number...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/381089/small_1696859809-avatar-gfasciana.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone,Just closed on first investment property recently. What is the best way to automate my tenant's rent payments? I'm looking for using electronic payments, and read about the app Cozy. Suggestions? Thoughts...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/111043/small_1621417477-avatar-kingx12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Anyone have experience investing in Indianapolis suburbs and surrounding counties?What do people think about markets like Anderson IN, that have had hard times and population declines due to employers closing factorie...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/366693/small_1621446975-avatar-joej9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone, my name is Joseph Jurek. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by training and worked in Corporate America for several years as a Chief Financial Officer. After reaching the pinnacle of my accounti...