Aaron Johnson
Best Resources for Vacation Rental Investment
We run a small business that has been doing very well. Because of this, I'm exploring what it would look like to begin investing in vacation rental real estate as a way to:
1 - Save on taxes by taking depreciation
2...
Nicholas Haubner
4-family to 5-family with owner occupied unit
Hello All, I purchased my first rental property a little over a year ago. The property is a 4-family house in Montvale NJ. The question I have is as follows. The house has 5 units; however, it is only zoned by the tow...
Carlos Asuaje
Red Sox player getting in the real estate game!
Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself a little as i have read through this site many times and decided to finally make a jump in my life and start investing in real estate.My name is Carlos and i play profes...
Raj Pat
What is your predictions for 2015 in Nor California Esp Bay Area/Sacramento
Hi BP Family, Since we have seen a incline in our prices rapidly I'd say from 2011 it's now 2015 how long do you guys think this will last? I bought a property in the Bay Area in Jan 2011 for $179k there is a flip pro...
Jonathan Clark
New member from Seattle area -- introduction and questions
Hi BiggerPockets community. I came across this site searching the internet for information on Real Estate Investing. This really fits the way I learn and the way I like to work with others.I’ve read the “UBG” and ...
Rob Lawrence
Do you think it matters if you use a 5% or 6% commission?
I am currently selling my house, and I have a 5% commission on it. My realtor says that maybe I am not getting as many people coming or an offer because of my commission percentage. In you experience, do you think i...
Chris Armstrong
Really Trying to understand Depreciation and Recapture upon sale
Hey BP I have been thinking a lot about the issue of depreciation on rental properties and what happens when you sell one after a long time without use of a 1031. I guess I have been thinking about a property that is ...
Brad Penley
1031 from San Diego to where?!?
I’m looking to 1031 a $1M duplex I own in San Diego due to it’s low Return on Equity to a place in the south east. I’ve been researching areas around Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Any suggestions on areas or broke...
Account Closed
Bandit Signs- Response rate
Hi,I recently bought 100 bandit signs to put up in my city. It seems wholesalers/investors either really like it or hate it. With that being said, can you please give me advice why you like bandit signs or hate them? ...
Kevin Tran
Buying Duplex, Have to Evict Existing (bad) Tenant? - Atlanta
Hi everyone,I'm new to the rental business and thinking about buying a duplex in Atlanta, GA. I'm Looking for advice on a potential deal. I've given a verbal offer but trying to come to agreement on the existing rente...