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Hey BP Family!
Just curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Rochester,NY?
I am considering investing in a duplex. I have spent most of my years in NC, so just looking for info about the Rochester mark...
Hypothetically, if I found a solid investment property 4 plex but frankly, it's not somewhere my fiancé would want to live. How long do I need to live there if I purchase it with the VA loan to protect myself against...
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Another investor once told me about his friend who invested in rentals in a major city in Ohio. This guy basically took old cookie cutter homes in low income ares, rehabbed them in a way that made them "indestructible...
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I had a question for investors.I have a background in real estate. So I want to invest in my first property. I have about 15k dollars to invest. Of course I would need a private money lender. But with this 15k what ar...
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Hello,I am looking to make a career move and trying to explore all of my options, including becoming a Real Estate agent. I have been told by several agents in Pennsylvania (where I live) that you have to hang your li...
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Hello BP community. I recently got my taxes done and was told I couldn’t deduct the rental loss due to my income for the year. What are my options here to capitalize on the tax advantages for next year? I have an LLC ...
We have a rental that is currently under a month-to-month lease. The current tenant has been paying $825/ mo, on time, for the past 3 years, but market research suggests we should be charging $1600 - $1700/ mo. The te...
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Currently house-hacking a tri-plex in downtown Pensacola, FL. I love the place, and want to keep it as a rental when I move. My major concern with not selling is missing out on the Home Sale Tax Exclusion - which wou...
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My dad and I are looking into buying a STR property in Florida. We both want it to use as personal vacation property when we go down, but I'm predominately interested in it for the active loss tax benefit. Given some ...
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Hi folks,I've recently bought a couple of lots and will be building spec homes on them. My main concern is when long term capital gains kick in. We closed on the lots on 3/15/19. If we aim for a sale next spring, afte...