Agostino Pintus
Proposed Capital Gains Tax Increase
President Biden has proposed to nearly double the capital gains tax rate in an attempt to fund the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. This has caused some investors to fear a loss in their wealth, while others will...
Nick Cascio
Less than 2 years of consistant employment
Hello all, This will be my first post on BP, and will serve to pose a question to overcome my first hurdle on the road to owning and home and gaining beautiful equity. I'm 24, working in the Texas oilfields, have a Me...
Blaise Peterson
Career advice for my daughter
Daughter: 26yo and earns >100k/yr and, historically, has rolled her eyes when I mention the phrase "real estate". Me: Old, RE is a side gig, transitioning from hands-on RE investing to minimal-effort cash flow, sel...
Daniel Read
Candy Capitalism: A Father's Wish
Halloween. Ah yes, that magical time of year when I get to teach my kids about America and the power of Capitalism!What's that? You don't use Halloween as an object lesson to teach your kids the same principles on wea...
Brandon Hagen
Riskiest financing move that paid off for you?
I’m curious if any of you would share some manner of “risky” financing that you engaged in, from top-of-buying power down payment + conventional financing to short-term or private lending that you really weren’t sure ...
Daphnee Lavoie
Seller financing in Canada
Hey everybody !
So I’m looking to buy a second investment property. I will be selling my primary residence and I’ll have about 100k to play with . I still have my government job so financing for this next property s...
Susan Tan
Should I negotiate purchase price even after inspection?
Purchase agreement has been signed by me (the buyer) & seller. I get the inspection report saying there are lots of repairs to be made including roof, plumbing, electrical, tree removals. Is this the right time to...
Benjamin Turner
What's your favorite Bigger Pockets book and why?
About 2 years ago I found "The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down" by Brandon Turner (not related) at a local bookstore. I wasn't looking for it, it found me; this happens a lot with me and ...
Brittany Moreland
Equity partnership structures
I have a few large buy and hold properties I'm interested in and I have connections for the funding with 20% down. I don't have the 20% down but have had 1 investor mention an equity partnership and have 1 other inve...
Mark O'Brien
Bank has different criteria for evaluating quick flips
Wondering if fellow investors have run into this situation. Our current prospective buyers are using Bank of America which is giving the appraiser and our real estate agent a hard time. The BofA underwriter says that ...