Joe S.
Less cash flow than all the hype would suggest.
I have been investing for years, so I may know a little something…
In my experience, at least in Texas the taxes increased faster than rent increase. However, I do have properties in Mississippi. Taxes are not so ba...
Matt Pulkrabek
Open Door Capital and K1 Investment losses
My question is regarding passive real estate losses. I am a real agent and investor, therefore I am considered a "real estate professional" for tax purposes. With that being said, my accountant has always allowed ...
Caio Ferreira Torres
401k vs Real Estate
I just graduated and got a job as a structural engineer (starting this month). I accepted a salary offer of about 70k a year with a 401k match plan available. However, I want to invest aggressively in real estate. Spe...
Ron Thomas
What no one says about using OPM (other people's money)
If you read real estate investment books, articles on BP, listen to podcasts or just generally find yourself learning about real estate investment then you will notice a common thing that is almost invariably mentione...
Diane G.
Rent is dropping quickly in San Francisco
So I have a rental that is currently on the market in the A+ neighborhood in San Francisco.. When I posted the listing on Zillow 13 days ago, the Zillow calculated rent is $4600, and that became $4300 today...Also, fo...
Landon Elscott
I lost $22,000 selling a sports car, but improved my net worth $27,500 - my first deal!
After writing this, I now realize it's pretty long, so I put the main focus and details of the deal in bold and the rest of the fluff in italics.Prior to successfully completing my first real estate deal, one of the t...
Kusum Chanrai
Advice for an investor wanting to invest $2MM in MF in 2018
Hi everyone! I'd love some advice. I have $2.2 m to invest on property in the US this year. We just had twins so I need to restrict my travel. I'm based in San Francisco, and so investing locally is out. I initially w...
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...
Ana Marie B.
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC for downpayment on next rental prop?
Hi BP! My husband and I live in the SF Bay Area where home prices have risen substantially in past years. We want to leverage some of our home equity and use that equity as down payment for our 2nd rental prop. We'...
Mark Smith
Should I Kill My 401k?
I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench. Great book! One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...