I am trying to decide on which company to use for a checkbook controlled solo 401K. I have read most of the discussions and cannot find a clear winner. I already have an Equity Trust account with an old Roth IRA but t...

We are probably moving to the Yuma area in the next couple months and I was wondering if there is a good way to figure out if there is a viable market for Short Term Rentals? There are some in the area but is there a ...

Hi Bigger Pockets team~ I’m looking to buy my first investment property in the Raleigh area and would love to speak with other investors about their strategies. With all of the tech & manufacturing, I can see mid-...

Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...

Here's my issue- I would like to install a driveway behind my building but there's a support cable (which is holding up a light pole) right in the middle of my tree lawn where the drive would go. I outlined the cable ...

For those of you guys that still have day jobs... Does your employer know about your REI. I would like to hear the pros and cons of both sides. I will go first. My employer is fully aware that I am investor and close ...

I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises?  Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment.  Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...

I wanted to see if anyone has been able to (legally) avoid paying self employment taxes on the profit from their flips. I met with an accountant and he said I would have to pay a 15% tax for self employment - essentia...

Hello Everyone,I'm in the service now but will be getting out by the end of the year and looking to get a new job lined up. I love dealing with my tenants here in Hawaii (only 2 properties) and am considering doing th...

The appartments where I live dont want to renew my lease because my husband is an iligal immigrant, why one year ago that wasnt an issue? So I have 60 days to move out and find a new place for us and our kids! I am co...