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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/business/trump-...Hi, Everyone! I came across this article in the New York Times today about possible changes in the tax code as it pertains to real estate. I am a new investor, havi...
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Hello BP, I've been looking to buy my first rental property (small multi) within the next three months and have been looking to house hack while renting by the room. I wanted to reach out and ask everyone for there ex...
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Hi everyone,I'm new to bigger pockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few months now which has prompted me into taking action and getting started on becoming an active real estate investor. I live in San Die...
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Hi, What do i I need to write off travel that is used to look for a property to invest in?Do I need a business license ?Can I write off all expenses from the trip, such as hotel, meals and travel costs like gas, or ai...
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About two years ago, I made the decision that I would in fact be leaving the Marine corps. I had long been interested in real estate. I began reading books and I signed up for bigger pockets. Knowledge gained is cruci...
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I have a 2 BR house built in 1904, 2 blocks away I have a 2 story house built in 1911, and across the alley from that is a 3 story house built in 1910. Currently have 16 heads in beds in those 3 houses.
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May I know if anyone knows of a reliable mortgage broker or banker in Jersey City area? I guess for no fee mortage broker, the closing cost is usually higher because the bank needs to pay the broker right? Thanks g...
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Hello everyone,We're looking at a deal and would love some input from some veterans. This is a 10 plex in our town, just five minutes from our house. We would do the property management ourselves at least initially, b...
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Hey BP,I am doing deal analysis on properties I have found in my area. I picked out some vacant properties and I'm analyzing the deals to see what would be the best exit strategy and how to finance them. I have access...
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I'm very new to real estate investing and am hoping to do my first deal (ideally a tri-plex or quad-plex house-hack) in around 6-9 months. I'm still firmly in the education phase, but this seems like a good starting ...