Ryan Garza
When can I begin to Write off business expenses?
Hello Community! I am just starting out in the real estate investing world and am currently looking for my first investment property. I'm planning to form a LLC as soon as possible. My question is, as soon as I for...
Keith Meyer
San Diego Real Estate 2018 - What is your 5 year plan?
Hi All,Like all of us trying to wrap our heads around how to get involved in the San Diego residential real estate market in 2018, I am trying to weigh the pro's and con's of where I see the market currently and where...
Michael Rogers
Landlord lets Media into Terrorists home for tour
How about this landlord, Doyle Miller, letting the media go through the San Bernardino terrorists house today? This guy is just asking for a lawsuit. He must not be a Bigger Pockets member or he'd know better.How lo...
Joseph Vu
what to do with 100% equity in a rental property
Hey all, I currently have a rental property that is currently paid off, with about 650k worth of equity. I hate to have all of this equity just sit here doing nothing, so what kind of strategies would you guys take to...
Account Closed
What to do when called a "bottom feeder" at landlord/tenant court?
I went to tenant/possession court today. My goal was to determine if it is a good method of finding disillusioned landlords who would want to sell their properties and get out of being a landlord. I had some time to...
Elias Pappan
New year, same question. Where to find the best people?
Being the new year and all, I am feeling like everyone else, "New Year, New Me," working up annual goals and determined to hit them. One of my goals this year is to build up my network, which brought me to Bigger Pock...
Megan Ghothane
A Teacher Ready to Pivot
Good morning! I am a teacher in Maryland public schools and looking for a big change! I have followed Bigger Pockets and investing for awhile - I have even dabbled in investing with my husband in the past. In teaching...
Tony Gunter
Balance between Debt and Cash for being Poised to invest
Hello BP Nation.I would like some opinions from the experienced investors on the forum.I have just sold my primary residence and we are in good shape now for our upcoming relocation to the Atlanta area. I also recentl...
Sandra Sunshine
Disclosure issue- Seller
Hi All,
I was served with an Answer & Discovery by my nightmare tenant.
BTW-The house is on the market and tenant scared away potential buyers, even though he agreed to a showing, he intimidated them via his ver...
Allan Smith
Non-performing Tenant: What Would You Do?
Here's the scenario. One of my tenants has been 2 - 3 weeks late on rent (pays the fee though) ever since she moved in mid-march. In hindsight, I see what I did wrong, but can't change that now.My tenant on the other ...