Hello, my name is Barclay Hallowell and am just getting started in REI. I spent 25 + years in residential construction operations making money for my bosses. Last builder I worked for closed up shop and a left me to f...

Hi all!My husband and I are newbies, but we're going to view a duplex this week that we found on craigslist.  I've been in extensive contact with the seller and the property manager, but now we're beginning to get ove...

There is no such thing as a work life balance in real estate, it is all integrated and will bleed over. I would like to hear what are some daily things you implement in your life to remain sane. This is geared more fo...

HelloI’m a high W2 earner and have been looking for a STR and finally went into contract but can’t close until mid-end of December 2024. Would I be eligible to take the bonus depreciation on my 2024 taxes? If I can ge...

Hi everyone, thank you for stepping by! If you are a George Lucas movies fun, as I am, you probably remember that hilarious episode from 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom:' Indiana Jones [with shoe on fire] Water!...

Hello BP, I'm new to the REI market but have plenty of owner occupied home experience many times over but am looking to switch gears and make my first REI deal. So much information out here that I think I got analysis...

I am a partner in a mobile home business. A challenge I have is  staying focused on the business while trying to balance life's obligations. Some days I feel focused and optimistic about reaching my goal in becoming a...

San Antonio is BOOMING with new arrivals and I'm hoping to 'get-in-the-game' and invest in real estate. There is a lot to learn and after viewing several BiggerPockets videos on YouTube I'm excited to learn a whole lo...

Hi BP,I am currently driving for dollars and dropping off a postcard to 10 different houses each day. If I do not get a call from that house in 2 weeks I skip trace the number and cold call is the current plan.Would I...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $150,000

Cash invested: $20,000

We live in one unit and rent the other 2.