Mike McKinzie
Stimulus
L.A.: $111M in Stimulus Saved Just 55 Jobs
More than a year after Congress approved $800 billion in stimulus funds, the Los Angeles City Controller has released a 40-page report on how the city spent its share, and t...
Matt Huber
Property with pool - special considerations
Hey all,I'm a newcomer to the discussion here; so far this forum looks like a fantastic resource. We are planning to rent our SFR as we move up to something bigger for our growing family. Our property has a pool, and ...
Erich Stolz
If you had 500k, and you are starting a family, what would you do
I, 31, am currently live in an apartment and will be moving in with my gf, 25, to start our lives with the intention of getting engaged by the end of the year. I have 500k of Capital I want to invest into real estate ...
Andrew Ware
Primary Residence Benefits
Due to my mother's medical condition we are living basically rent free at my parents house. Unless/until we build a house on the same property or something changes it is unlikely that we will move out. So my primary...
Daniel Villa
Looking to take plunge into real estate!
Hi everyone,I am looking to invest in out of state real estate. Currently in CA and looking at Nashville area. Looking to do house hacking via FHA loan. Ideally would like to look into a multi unit property so I can h...
Ryan Dao
International Tenant Ghosting Me
Hello all, I have an international student as a tenant and I haven't been able to get ahold of him in the past week. He doesn't have an SSN.
A couple weeks ago, I found a post on the university's housing page of him ...
David Shelby
Can my LLC act as a management company for my own properties?
I have just graduated college and am wanting to get into real estate. I purchased a duplex that I will be closing on at the end of this month and will be renting out one side while living in the other. As it stands ri...
Jordan Christensen
First 4-Plex Questions
Hey everyone.When buying a 4-plex, or any investment property for that matter, what is the best way to “own” it for tax advantages/purposes? Should it be an LLC? Or perhaps another business account? Maybe a trust? Als...
Kristen Haynes
Excellent post on the state of the market and diversification
What a time we are living in. Just as we are emerging from the...
Joshua Tidwell
Long post, looking for advice
Hello everyone! My wife and I have decided to jump head first into the real estate investing pool. Our goals are aligned but we are not seeing eye to eye when it comes to the best strategy to get started. I’m hoping t...