Matthew Sexton
Set-up LLC on Your Own or With a Lawyer?
I have one rental property and would like to buy several more. Should I setup an LLC now? How easy is it to transfer the house I do have to the LLC? Eventually I would like to apply for credit with the LLC and not m...
Rich Weese
3.8% tax on future real estate sales!!!!
There is a provision for a 3.8% tax on real estate sold beginning in a couple years as part of health care bill! I did try to verify with snopes. It was confusing and only discussed in terms of owner occupied sale. Di...
Geoffrey O'Brian
Curious 1031 Exchange Question about Basis & Depreciation
Hi smart people,I have a tax-related question about figuring depreciation basis on a new property received in a like-kind 1031 exchange of rental properties (3-unit for 8-unit). I live, and the buildings are in, Los A...
Michael Tesluck
Attempting to purchase my house from the bank..
I'm in this dilemma and cannot decide what to do. I'll try to quick and precise.
2 years ago, I went Bankrupt with the intentions on reaffirming my home that was underwater.
I owed 120,000 and the home ...
Ronald Mejia
Tips on being the best agent?!
I recently hung my license with a broker and ready to start the grind but where do I start? what are some tips to help me get started on the right foot? Thanks BP!
Andrew Morefield
Reputable and reliable general contractors near ATX
I'm looking for a GC in the Austin Tx area. I moved here 2 months ago and I'm putting together a team to flip at least 3 properties in the next 12 months.
Any suggestions on what to look for in a GC are also welcom...
Fernando Navarro
Underwriting and Making sense of a Property
Hello, I am new to the BiggerPockets platform and new to real estate investing. However, I am extremely interested in investing in multifamily properties and was wondering if someone can direct me to some great source...
Westin Hudnall
Best practices to determine accurate home value when working leads ?
I need some saavy investors to give me a few outside the box strategies for obtaining accurate home values when working property leads. I have MLS access but don't trust my judgments. Actual appraisals are too costly...
Vanessa Blais
Loan Mod, Pre-Foreclosure, Probate and Possible TItle Issues
Her'es the skinny: Step-mother and Step-Daughter bought the house, and got the mortgage together. A few years ago, set-daughter's name was removed from the deed, but remained on the mortgage.Step-mother had a few loan...
Melinda Godfrey
Advice needed to get started in real estate investments
We are trying to invest in real estate but keep hitting a wall when it comes to lenders. Please help! Here’s our story…My husband is self employed, we have 2 businesses & I work for a company. As far as our busine...