Lee Singleton
DSTs vs 1031 for Deferring Capital Gains
Hello everyone, This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. My focus is working with Accredited Investors to help defer capital gains. I get asked often about the difference between DSTs and 1031s, so I wrote up this qui...
Jeremy Hunsberger
Investor from Pennsylvania
Hello all, Im a part-time investor looking for buy and hold properties. I currently own 13 units and counting. I do mostly buy and hold but will do a flip if the deal makes sense. My goal is to purchase 20+ units at a...
Micah Perzichilli
Write-Offs for a live in duplex
Hello everyone!I recently purchased a duplex and am wondering what I am able to write-off or show as a loss for the renovations and repairs that I have put into the property. I've put a couple thousand into the unit t...
Rachael Palmer
STR in Unincorporated Bay Pines (5 min drive to Madeira Beach) or Indian Rocks Beach
Hello everyone,
I grew up in St. Petersburg and now live out of state. However, I'm interested in investing in a STR in my home state, especially as my mother still lives here. I've looked in Tampa (Hyde Park, Tampa ...
Thomas Larsen
Claiming exempt on W4 job to save
I'm trying to save up enough money to pay cash on my first brrrr property. I have been saving about a $1500 a week at my job but I'm also paying about $1300 in taxes each week. My thought is if I claim exempt on my ta...
Devonte Dinkins
Hiring out Services, 1099's?
Good Afternoon Everyone,If I have a property management company, do I have to give vendors a 1099 each time they perform work for me? What is your process for hiring out services such as Plumbing, HVAC, General Contra...
Account Closed
PM needs ss#
Hello,A PM we have just hired wants a W9 and social security number from us.Two companies we hired previously didn’t ask for this.I am not comfortable with sharing my ss number around needlessly. I did read someone on...
Corey Dutton
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes at the Banks?
There is so much speculation among realtors, lenders, and real estate investors about the “shadow inventory.” I wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the banks with regard to releasing inventory? Does any...
Dewey Paxon
Advice on a hard decision (should I sell my STR in the Dominican Republic)
I recently built a large STR in the Dominican Republic. I have a few partners, but went over budget and personally funded the remaining construction costs. The STR has been successful, but I do not see me getting th...
Will Lotherington
Dipping toe in, Airbnb gut check request
TL;DR should I rent a 2bed 1bath for $1200 if I can Airbnb it for ~$1600?Hello, I recently discovered BP and am extremely excited by everything I've learned over the last few weeks.I believe I found a low risk opportu...