Thomas Jones
The New 20% Pass-Through Deduction and You
The IRS issued more guidance on Wed, Aug 8th on the new Sec. 199A 20% pass-through deduction. But many taxpayers are wondering does this apply to real estate activities as well.The 20% deduction applies to Qualified ...
Jack B.
Stocks beat real estate over time?
I've been running the numbers and although real estate has been very attractive to me with leverage (I own 3 properties), running the numbers even with leverage real estate is not as attractive in the long run, becaus...
Jay Hinrichs
Landlords will you give tenants affected by virus a break on rent
I am curious how the landlords on this site will handle tenants whose jobs are going to be impacted by all the conventions being cancelled and hotel rooms being cancelled and flights being cancelled etc etc. We know o...
Shiloh Lundahl
RE Investing Part-Time VS Full-Time: Which is Better?
People who have their job or career that can support their families, and who invest on the side in real estate, seem more resistant to market corrections. Yet it seems like the “thing to do” is to leave the job marke...
Rob Beardsley
Proponents for appreciation strategy?
I believe many in the BP community, myself included, firmly stand by "cash flow as the king" while appreciation is looked down upon. I would like to potentially hear the counter argument to broaden my understanding. W...
Yvette Valencia
First investment prop. But not 100% sure on the neighborhood
Hi guys! I put in an offer on my first cash flow prop. And it has been accepted!! How ever I am now second guessing if buying in that Particular neighborhood was a good choice. There is not a lot of diversity, doesn’t...
Mary R.
Wikileaks shut down
when you go after the banks......
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Rafael Ro
Would you install Solar? Any tips?
This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...
Tim Greenfield
Using 50% rule on TK properties_barely cash flow
I am a newbie but I have 1 rental property in Albuquerque which only breaks even. I currently live in Arizona and I travel a lot overseas for work so I am looking at TK providers. My primary residence is paid for in f...
Mike Morris
What Do Mentors NEED the most from apprentices?!
I am a new aspiring real estate investor, who wants to specialize in Buy and Hold and other Rental Property Investing strategies. I have just started my journey, and I've read a good handful of some of the best books ...