We used a HELOC on a rental to construct a beach house in the Dominican Republic.  I know for the 2023 year I will need to report rental income overseas under Schedule E, but can I also deduct interest on the US-based...

Hey everyone, my name is Blake and I'm an aerospace engineering student based in Springfield, Mo learning everything I can about the world of REI. I've been doing a lot of property analysis... Analysis's... I don't kn...

This image shows today’s air quality index for Portland, OR. I wonder how these annual wild fires will affect home prices in another 10-15 years from now along the entire West coast as folks change their mindset on wh...

Property is in Escondido, CA.I have purchased directly from the owner twice prior without getting a supplemental increase to the accessed value for property tax purposes.  My off market purchase that closed New Years ...

Just got an accepted offer in NJ and I’m faced with a weird situation.My lawyer prepared the standard attorney review and sent minor contract changes to sellers attorney. Seller responded “Refused! House is sold as-is...

Often I believe in not saying, “No I can’t!” but instead prefer to say, “How can I?” - How can I move forward with making an offer on an investment property with evident cracking?Home is in Metro Denver area, an up/do...

Welcome to A Skeptical Dude’s Take on Real Estate: a frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, from one real estate investor to another. Coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Intereste...

How do I get a vacant properties list?

After 3 years, IRS has figured out that I owe they some money. They send me a tax bill claiming that I owe them $500 from 3 years ago. IRS is claiming that I made and didn't declare capital gains in 2010.

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Hello BP.A little about me.  I invest out of state, I've done 3 deals, 2 buy and holds, 1 flip.  All single families, all in Missouri.I'm about to have a 5-unit apartment complex under contract.  Four, 1 bedroom units...