Tze Chiam
Tax deduction on lodging expenses while searching for an investment property
Hi all, I recently booked an Airbnb using some Airbnb credits (that originally came from a gift card) in my account while searching for an investment property. Since the stay was booked through account credits (instea...
Adonias Dawit
Newbie Investor BRRR Strategy
Hi,I am a newbie investor in the Sacramento area who wants to use the BRRR strategy to build up my portfolio. Since I am a first time home buyer I am planning to get an FHA loan and put 3.5% down on my first Multi-Fa...
Peter Rowell
House Hack - Albany, NY
So after months of looking at homes, getting outbid, and failed inspections, my wife and I finally closed on our first home a couple weeks ago and are trying to get some renovations done before we move into our unit a...
LaJuan Tucker
Philadelphia L&I inspection and contractor recommendations
Hello I am new to Bigger Pockets. I have a duplex in Philadelphia that I've acquired from a family member. I have never rented myself before and the house is older and in need of some repairs in order to rent out the ...
Peter J
Rental in college campus area
What has been your experience with renting to college students in a highly student dominated area?
I found a property that actually meets the 50% rule but it needs about $50k in repairs first. Listed at $35k + $50k ...
Josh Key
Introduction. Here to learn.
So my name is Josh. I live in Nashville Tennessee with my fiancé. We own our current home outright and we have a little bit of savings in the bank.So for the past few months Caitlyn (fiancé) and I have been discussi...
Alex Schukin
New member from New York interested in out of state investing
Hello everyone,It's great to see such a vibrant real estate community. I first came across BP through the podcasts, but the virtue of having the BP forums here and all of the podcast content really pushed me past the ...
Jeff Gates
Tenants leaving rental in fifthly condition.
Upon my pre inspection I noted the fifthly condition. I requested a list of cleaning to be accomplished before the end of the month. The tenant informed me they have no intention to clean.I realize I can deduct charge...
Kiyana Hancock
Fannie Mae 5% Down Multifamily Loan for out of state purchase
Greetings from Los Angeles, CA!
I’ll be brief. I am extremely outpriced in my market, and I am a first time home buyer. I am looking to purchase a multifamily out of state. Most likely Indiana. I am pursuing Fannie M...
Sam Thurmond
Mine Subsidence Question
Hello, I have a seller who reached out and is offering to sell there home at a extremely reduced price. This is due to the sellers home having mine subsidence and they have received a nice pay out from the mine compa...