Jennifer Stanovich
What are my options with this 1031???
My husband and I intended to do a reverse 1031/investment exchange that has gotten a little too complicated. We've identified the replacement property, to make the numbers easy costing $300,000. We plan to live on it ...
Kevin Douglas
Section 8 property??????
I found a deal that looks really sweet on paper however it is a section 8 house. The contract is currently for the next 11 months. I think I could get that property for 60 K and it rents for 950. It has a new roof new...
Jam Jackson
Calling all those with House Hacking Experience
Hi all!Newbie investor here. Some questions have arose for me after doing some reading, podcast listening, and property analyzing.For those with house hacking experience (especially with FHA financing) - based on your...
Benjamin Sulka
The Importance of Delayed Gratification
Hey all, I wanted to share a principle that I've been driven towards over the last several years. Even before discovering my interest in real estate and long term financial wealth building. Many of you know of this pr...
Michael Bishay
Looking for some advice on Section 8 investing in SC?
Hello all,
New to the forum and looking for some insight. =)
Looking to start investing in Section 8 and was wondering if anyone had any horror stories, success stories or advice on where to start.
Or if anyone ...
Michael McGarity
Owner Financing
I am trying to make my first offer on a property, and I want to see if the owner will possibly do a sellers finance, but I want to know some pros and cons to owner financing so I can be ready to speak with the owner s...
Jazmin Winsor
Purchased first home, house hacked and needing tax advice
Hi bigger pockets community! My partner and I just purchased a house in Feb and are renting out the majority of the home. We were fortunate to get the ball rolling fairly quickly and only have to fork out 1.5 months o...
Maurice Daniels
Equity
Can you borrow equity from a home that's already paid off?
Erin Glosson
Owner-occupied duplex with separate bank account
I am getting ready to close on my first duplex in which our family will occupy one of the units. The rent from the tenant will not cover all of PITI, so we will need to pay a portion ourselves. My question relates to ...
Jordan Decuir
When can I start taking depreciation?
I purchased my first SFR, closed on December 18, 2015. When can I begin taking the depreciation benefit? Can I take a one-month, a half-year, or even a year's worth of depreciation in the 2015 tax year given that I wi...