David Lewis
Rental purchase financing
Hello,
I found a duplex I'd love to purchase, however, I'm having difficulty coming up with the 20% down most lenders require for an investment property. My credit is excellent, I just don't have the down payment fu...
Tom H.
New to Bigger Pockets
Hi Everyone, I am excited about finding Bigger Pockets. I live in San Antonio, TX. (Home of the NBA Champion SPURS!) I do have some experience in real estate, but it has been a while since I have been in the real esta...
Wyatt Degaine
Do I sell paid off home (LTR) in Palm Springs...?
Recently moved out of our SFR in Palm Springs, Ca due to my wife getting a promotion with Marriott we moved to Denver. My house was paid off as a gift from a family member. My question is should I keep the rental and ...
Account Closed
New buy and hold investor from Shelby, Ohio
Hey everyone!My name is Devin Berkani, I'm 21 years old, from Shelby, OH and I just purchased my first single family property at the beginning of this month with my brother and partner through our LLC. We also have a...
Justin Lovern
New Member from Portland, OR
Hello,I plan to be a first time home buyer in about 9-10 months when my rental lease terminates. I'd like to buy a duplex with my wife and rent out one side in the southwest Portland or Beaverton area.Thanks and best!...
Tammy Bond
New Member from Jacksonville, FL
Hi Everyone,I am new to Bigger Pockets, recently a REIA member told me about this wonderful site and I am so glad she did. I have been on and off with Real Estate Investing since 2006. I've done a few rehabs and curre...
Richard Pallarino
Do I need to fix the driveway on a rental?
I am under contract for a property in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH and I am going for inspection this Sunday. I noticed in the photos that the driveway isn't the greatest and could definitely use a fix in the front ha...
Christopher Karimi
Texas Real Estate Exam - Currently Studying - Any tips/notes?
Hi, good afternoon. The last time I posted on here I was in real estate school and taking on the 180 hours of mandatory courses for Texas. I have completed all. Now I'm studying/reviewing the salesperson exam prep cou...
Dalton Eschberger
New Member - Looking to Connect! Lubbock/Texas
Good Morning everyone!So I am a college student at Texas Tech University, major in computer science, and a minor in math. Been mainly investing in the market through some short term value investing. I would like to le...
Liwen Gu
Homeowner's insurance deductible?
Hi, I'm wondering if you all consider home owner's insurance as tax deduction on your rentals? I'm reviewing my last three 3 years of returns where I worked with two different CPAs. I didn't notice this before but I n...