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I was trying to run some numbers through a spreadsheet to see what the effects wereof cashing out a 401k to invest in vs. leaving it in a self-directed IRA/401k.Assumptions:1. Starting value of 300k in 401k2. Lose a t...
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I am planning to begin working towards my Real Estate Licence here in Washington, and I'm looking for recommendations on a school to complete the coursework at. If you've gone through one of the schools and liked (or ...
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Hi all. I'm a relatively new landlord and I need your help.My tenants (a couple) moved into my condo in MA a month and a half ago. They just told me they wanted pest control for bedbugs in the unit because one of them...
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Hey BP. How accurate are short term vacation rental market research tools such as AirDNA, Everbooked, Mashvisor?I am looking at Destin, FL and these sites are putting out numbers for a 2/2 condo as generating 40-50k ...
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Hello just a beautiful day here in Arizona! I was wondering if you some of you might have started investing before buying your own home first? I am on the fence on buying a home first or just going for straight real e...
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Hi Bigger Pockets,
I purchased a condo in the bay area this year living as an owner-occupant with housemates. While it's not a big fixer-upper, I am renovating - three steps in with BRR!
I need help with Quickbooks...
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Do you send questionnaire's to your tenants on ways to improve your services? The only feedback that I get from the tenant is through the property manager. I'm thinking of sending a letter to the tenants with a postag...
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This is a story from my past that provides a perfect example as to why investing in tax liens at auction is so dangerous for any but the most experienced and knowledgable investors
20 years ago I purchased a SFR as a...
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The lender of the first mortgage on the house which my wife has sole title of, made an error when the mortgage was created, and does not have a lien on the property.
We are in the San Francisco Bay Area. My wife and...
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Hi,
I would like to get your thoughts on this. I recently created an LLC to own my future real estate properties and I also just applied for an EIN. What is the best classification for an LLC which purpose is to own ...