I'm fairly new to real estate and have quickly learned that the IRS gives us investors a lot of breaks but it comes at a price. The last few hours have been spent wandering around in a quagmire of IRS Publications tha...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site but I am a long time listener of the podcast. Anyway, I am transferring to a University soon and will be pursuing a degree in Business Administration and I have the option in specializ...

Hi everyone,I have a question that I've been struggling with and would appreciate your advice. I have a full time job in technology but have also been an investor for 14 years. I've done a few flips but mostly i buy a...

I reached out to Brian in September after having done some self-assessing of my real estate strengths and weaknesses. I have done about a dozen Sub2 deals up until this point; however, most were a last resort type sit...

Hello and welcome to my first post!I'd like to first extend my gratitude to all those involved with BiggerPockets. The friendly, reinforcing community you have grown is a watering hole of knowledge and a web of networ...

Before you start to analyze property there is one “Rule” you should know about. Only after your real estate investment is under contract, should you prepare a comprehensive analysis that calsstatecompanies discuses in...

What has been your best source for locating a tenant for a unit you have for rent? Debating whether I should try to find on my own or use the service of an agent. I believe most agents charge what would amount to f...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
Back in early February I put an offer in for a two family. My offer was asking price, but my closing day would've had to be a month longer than usual. Well my offer was rejected. ...

I recently purchased my first investment property in Florida and about three days after taking ownership sewage started bubbling up through the bathtub.  After we brought a plumber out to take a look, they confirmed t...

Any investors stationed overseas? I have a few properties back in the states. After being so motivated to grow my portfolio it’s hard to imagine not investing for 3 years. And also, what’s the biggest difficulties you...