So I have a potential 5 unit building that is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. I've already spoken to the city zoning department on some issues, but they have no clue what the restrictions may be ...

I've heard a lot about the benefits of depreciation and forcing as much into it when you first buy the property, but how does depreciation recapture work and is it something that most investors ignore because they pla...

Hey everyone, About 18 months ago I attempted to do my first flip but ended up having to keep it as a rental. I was still new and didn’t know anything about bigger pockets so I totally relied upon my real estate agent...

For real estate agents, business brokers, and mobile home dealers and brokers, seller-carryback financing can make the difference between a "sold" or an "expired" listing. This is particularly so in certain economic c...

I recently started a retail store and I am running the business in a building owned by my real estate LLC company. Is there any tax benefits from my retail store paying a higher or lower rent?

So a friend mine was approached to sell his auto body business along with the property and building. He has owned it for about 32 years and the offer is very attractive so he has been considering it as he had previous...

Does the 2 Year Home Sales Exclusion apply to Apartments 5+ Units? (If you live in one of the units 2 out of 5 years, can you avoid paying capital gains?)

Alright, so I am in a pickle. I currently live in Eagle River, Alaska which is a part of Anchorage. Much like other places, rent is crazy, and houses are near impossible to find for buyers. I am currently in the proce...

I was reading the "Who pays $1300 for rent" thread and many of the replies mention ultra high rents in NYC & SF, etc.  It made me wonder about "the numbers" that make high end rentals work for the owners.  How muc...

I am looking at 2 properties on that are side by side. They are both 4 unit multi families that are 100 years old. They appear to be well maintained and are fully rented. Together they bring in about $119,000 a year...