Chuck B.
How do you "harden" your rentals?
Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
Will Gaston
Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
All:I've recently spoken to a few REIA groups in my area about my business and I thought it would be a good idea to share this info in the forums.I've been investing in college student rentals for 12 years and current...
Jordan M.
Question For CPA’s Who chose RE Tax
Hello everyone,I recently graduated college, with a Bachelors in Accounting. I am also taking a Masters program that will allow me to sit for the CPA Exam. I have a huge passion for investing in real estate and I thin...
Shravan Hemchand
Cost Segregation on new construction - STR
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I need to perform a cost seg study on my short term rental which was newly constructed during 2023. This is for my 2023 tax return, and I have filed an extension. I am looking for ins...
Will Barnard
The Occupants from Hell!
I am currently dealing with some occupants (who are no more than squatters) and getting them out so I can get in and start the rehab has been a daunting process. Typically, I get them out with cash for keys and it is ...
Omar Cantu
Failure to launch, no luck so far
Hi, I'm 23 yrs old and have been trying to get started in real estate investing. But no luck. I know this wasn't going to be easy but it almost feels impossible. I finally tried to get pre qualified for a loan of abou...
Andrew Smith
Where are you buying for cashflowing properties today?
I'm curious where Bigger Pockets buy and hold investors are finding cashflow these days.
Grant Stuard
How are people scaling so fast?
I have listened to some podcasts, and have heard people saying they got their first 7 properties in 11 months. Some even crazier. I have 5 properties, but I have used all my money to purchase these properties at 25% d...
Liz Brumer-Smith
Note Investing Newbie Questions
I've been a note investor now for close to eight years. Investing in mortgage notes is how I got started in real estate investing. As I see the current state of the mortgage industry become more distressed, I realiz...
Ty Man
1% Rule vs. Potential Growth
1% Rule seem hard to achieve (at least harder to find) in "hot" growth RE markets (i.e. Austin, Seattle, etc.) but easier in some RE markets (i.e. Ohio, Missouri). Would you rather do a buy & hold (holding period ...