Keyshawn Johnson
Moving to Destin, FL Soon – Looking to House Hack My First Property with VA Loan
Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’m currently living in Italy but will be moving to Florida soon, specifically to the Destin area. I’m planning to buy my first property there using my VA home loan and would love to c...
Bryan Hancock
Business Focus With Constrained Resources
On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...
Elena Casey
URGENT ANALYSIS HELP!!!
Good morning,
I'm in analysis paralysis on pulling the trigger on my first two-unit investment property. Could you please help figure this out before I put in an offer this morning? Location is great for kids. 2 3-r...
Joe T.
Exit strategy for commercial loans
I have a few commercial real estate loans which are fixed rate for 5 years on a 20 year amortization schedule.
My lenders assure me that at the end of each 5 years, I can get another similar loan with the prevailing ...
Richard Cole
Multifamily Cost Seg CPA in MA
Hi BP,Any recommendations on a real estate specialized CPA in MA who can help with cost seg/ depreciation schedules? We just bought our first 7 unit and want to maximize the benefits. Any links to spreadsheets would b...
Ann Yzaguirre
Need advice and suggestions for a beach condo rental
I have a unique property in S. CA. Its a condo on the beach 2 bed 2 bath with the amenities: pool, spa, fitness room. I currently live in the property and considering renting it out. The area is great for vacation...
Boris Baeta
Flipping a property controlled via lease option
I have a property that I can acquire via lease option for $115k wIth $10k down from a tIred out of state landlord. The ARV is about $155. The rehab is cosmetic and should only run about $5k. The question is what is th...
Aaron Rice
100k in First 1031 Exchange - What would you do?
My hope is to invest in something turnkey with existing tenants ideally in the Tampa Bay or Orlando area. I would use any proceeds to reinvest back into the business as I am currently employed full-time. Any ideas w...
Will F.
Residency Exclusion for Capital Gains 2/5 years for triplex? Pror
I own and live in one unit of a triplex (three houses sharing one lot). I just wanted to confirm that I'm OK moving from unit to unit to still get the capital gains residency exemption:Would it be OK to prorate the a...
Quentin Mitchell
Funding stories (where did you find the Loot!)
I thought it would be a good topic to see how some people got funding when they first started, or even how they currently get funding hopefully this can help spark ideas for new investors.Me: The first deal I ever did...