Fabiola F.
My CPA & I are in a debate about how to categorize reno expenses
This is a case of where my accounting MBA background plus what I read online is in conflict with my CPA's knowledge. In filing my business returns (S-corp), my CPA seems to think that renovation expenses should go in...
Roy Puli
Should I buy a personal house first in Silicon Valley?
Hi,
Background : I work in one of the tech companies in the bay area. I currently live in a rental unit 10 mins away from work which costs about $1600 per month including utilities. Pre-pandemic this was $2000. So it...
Barbra Thebenyane
Building Materials, how many quotes?
When seeking materials for your remodel or flip, how many different companies do you pull quotes from before you feel you are ready to make a decision?
Richard Burke
Is this enough reason to buy? (and A reason to househack?)
Hey all, so i'm seriously considering buying a single condo (2/2) 930 sqft.. EGAD! A condo!I'm currently looking for an apartment in the meantime, which has really pushed me to consider getting the condo- Here's why.A...
Rich V.
Paying GC's an Advance
Hey all - Looking to start off 2017 with my first BRRR property.This will be my first rehab. How do you typically go about paying general contractors advances for the project? Putting the money in escrow would be opti...
Mindy Jensen
The Intention Journal is Back... Get it while you can!
Limited edition... Be one of 2,000 to get a copy of the journal!We ran out of this limited edition journal in January, but it's now available for purchase at the BiggerPockets Bookstore. Grab your journal (and join yo...
Alan Asriants
Why house hacking a 2-4 Unit Property is the best first investment
This is just my 2 cents on what strategies I recommend for new home buyers/investors. Everyone's journey is different
If you can, I think buying a solid 2-4 unit property in a solid area utilizing an FHA loan is an a...
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation FAQ
Cost segregation studies is an area in which many people have a lot of questions about. I thought it might be helpful to address some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive.
WHAT IS A COST SEGREGATION...
Paul Dashevsky
ADU & Garage Conversion in Los Angeles - for investors
I just wrote a blog about the financial metrics/returns of building ADUs in Los Angeles & Southern California...thought I would share some of my findings:
The cost of an ADU will depend on a few factors including...
Sean Coppom
AIA contracts and Initial Deceision Maker/Dispute Resolution
Hi all,Looking to get some feedback on who to use as an Initial Decision Maker (on an AIA contract) for dispute resolution for a construction project in Denver, CO. For various reasons we don't want to use the archit...