![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2233897/small_1629853886-avatar-gianj1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BiggerPockets community, I am considering purchasing a STR and being an active participant for the opportunity to deduct the STR losses (notably deprecation) against my W2 job. I have been doing a lot of research h...
As a long time lurker, but first time poster, I have to tell you all that I am really impressed with the quality of the posts and all the awesome cooperation shown in this forum.In an older post Jim Johnson said "In o...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1041349/small_1621507956-avatar-suzannechan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP community, I have a question about a roofing invoice. I had 2 roofing bids for a complete tear-off with a new TPO roof. I got a bid for $27K and then I asked another roofer to match it, which he did. I chose ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2721993/small_1696974503-avatar-joes1031.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What are consequences of not paying HOA dues. We pay 900 per month HOA due in Dallas, texas, small house, and HOA does nothing at all. We know many neighbours who didn’t pay HOA dues for many months and nothing happen...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/636630/small_1621494349-avatar-steves173.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a question about investing in a syndicate to purchase a commercial property. The syndicate I am considering investing in raises money by selling shares in an LLC, and the money is used by the LLC to purchase t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/164457/small_1694801204-avatar-mazen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello every one! I have been following biggerpockets forum post for awhile and I have been getting into wholesaling properties in the Baltimore/DC market.
I recently started working at a law firm that handles...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/132357/small_1621418437-avatar-1designbuilder.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As a general contractor here in the Chicago area. I want my fellow investors to remember when hiring a general contractor, included in the costs of completing your project he/she will charge overhead and profit. So fo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2397378/small_1646868544-avatar-ajw35.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
You get what you pay for is a valid RE investment lesson.
It's hard to 'steal' properties these days. Whether you're a wholesaler looking to flip a profit, short term rental owner, value investor or purchasing a le...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1074980/small_1685753404-avatar-jeffh240.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi -How have others handled it when general contractors have increased the cost after the job was complete without an agreement for additional work. The GC is arguing that items were outside of scope of work (which wa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1547353/small_1621513444-avatar-justink239.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a fairly new investor that is looking to start a part time handyman business. After reading numerous books by other investors it seems like one of the common themes is finding a handyman/contractor that does good...