Chris Clothier
Are Appraisers Hurting Real Estate Values?
I wrote an article for the BP Blog asking a question about real estate appraisers and what role they are playing in holding down real estate values: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/07/18/are-appraisers-pa...
JD Martin
Realtors Association agrees to settlement to eliminate fixed fees
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissio...No question there will be big changes coming up in real estate sales and the model.
Chatree C.
How do you prepare your investment for the next market crash?
Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm planning to buy my first investment this year. I'm trying to do as much due diligence as possible to protect my investment and assets if the real estate market crashes in the future.For b...
Account Closed
Seasoned Real Estate CPA Expert Answering all Questions on Investing Tax Strategy
As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...
Jenning Y.
As an Out-Of-State Investor for 9 Years…
Happy New Year!
I am from Houston Metro and have been investing in out of state (OOS, or remote) for about 9 years. I own rental properties in five US states (UT, ID, CA, FL, TX). I started investing in 2012 and inv...
Tracey Robinson
Must do 1031 exchange before July 15th , what to buy ?
Hi, I’m a novice, trying to get into making extra income through real estate though I do have stable employment. Have just sold a condo and must do 1031 exchange by July 15th. Will have 400K as liquid funds from that,...
Karen M.
What are some options for funding a rehab project?
Dear BP friends --I am thinking of buying a property for cash. However, I am concerned about using up all of my non-retirment money on a property deal. It's just scary. We obviously need to have an emergency fund f...
Maurice Smith
Corna virus... should you be worried!?
I guess We are on the verge of a pandemic. stocks have already lost a considerable amount of value due to this virus. Thankfully I was able to sale majority of my positions a couple days ago to prevent any further l...
Michael Malmrose
What to do with a pile of money
Hello gang,I've been a BP member for about three weeks now, and after much thought, I'd like to use the BRRRR strategy for financial freedom. Here's the lowdown...-After refinancing, I will have about $200k to start.-...
Jesse Flores
No income but plenty of assets and can't qualify for a 198K loan
Hi BiggerPockets,
I am looking to buy a duplex for $198K plus minimal closing costs. Income is $750 per unit or $1,500 per month. I wanted to get a loan with 25 % down payment. I have already put in a bid for the ...