Beau Garrett
Sustainability Consultant from Chicago
Hello BP Community, I am so excited to absorb all the great information and connect with the vibrant people at BiggerPockets. I am a Sustainability Consultant working to make better run buildings throughout Chicago an...
Shrikant Kakani
Does it make sense to purchase older properties?
I am looking to invest in properties built in the 1920-1930s and wanted to know if it makes sense to do so? Just from the cash flow perspective, it is making sense, but I wanted to know how your experience has been? ...
Cody M.
Car Dealership Commercial Property
Hello all! Wanted to start a thread and hopefully gain some insight into folks who have purchased automotive dealership lot/store fronts and leased them out? I've only dealt with residential at this point but am looki...
Alex Silang
A development company as a catalyst to drive owner occupancy in a "slum"
I've been thinking about this for awhile but unsure how the exact mechanics work. Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and chil...
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New From Michigan
Hey Folks,
I'm new here, I'm 19 with a big interest in real estate investing. I work as a Bicycle Mechanic full time, I am in college at Ferris State University with a double major, Mechanical Engineering Technolo...
Luther M.
Can I use my self directed IRA funds as a down payment for a mortgage or seller financed purchase?
further more can I then purchase my IRAs position in the property at a later time with personal funds?
Buyan Thyagarajan
Checklist for checking homes during a property visit for buying
Hi Guys,I would like to know if you guys have a checklist that you use to inspect new homes as part of your buying process. Sometimes we don't have a contractor with us and so it would be good to know what things to l...
Armani Emon
Newbie Mistakes story time
So just wanted to share some newbie mistakes with you all , please take this into account wholesalers.
Firstly, when I first studied wholesaling, I was taught that all you needed to determine if you have a deal is
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Joe Wood
Accelerated Depreciation on SFH
Hey guys,I understand that with a residential rental property, we are able to depreciate the house, not land for 27.5 years. My accountant told me that he would be able to accelerate the depreciation up front during t...
Michael Spano
New Member in New York City
I am currently a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. For the past three years, I have worked for an engineering consulting firm in New York City where I have designed MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) syst...