Matt Evans
Master lease versus paying cash
Hi everyone, I have a newbie question about pursuing a master lease option on a commercial property versus just paying cash for it.Briefly, the property is pretty inexpensive, hopefully we could get it for around $125...
Ben Hofstra
Becoming a Sponge
Hello all, I am about half way through The Book on Rental Property Investing. As of right now I am just getting started and am welcoming any and all information that might be helpful. The one clear goal I have is to b...
Holly N.
How do I find a reputable contractor for my rental properties?
Hello all, I am new to BP and wish I had joined sooner! I currently own 3 investment properties (one 8 unit, one 5 unit, and a house. Being a single 32 year old woman who is not well versed in the world of constr...
Sergey A. Petrov
A multi family to condos? NOT your typical conversion
Here is an interesting one that I’ve toyed with over many years but never actually pursued. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.generally speaking, individual units get a higher sale price than multi family on a...
Adam Pearson
Looking for hungriest, most strategic buyer's broker in Seattle!
I am an investor and Bigger Pockets member in Seattle, but this post is actually about looking for a primary residence for my family. Given how hot the Seattle market is, I'm particularly interested in off-market/poc...
Eric T.
Out of state investing - Where to begin?
So I've been lurking these forums for the past year (and saving up some capital for a down payment). I was wondering if anyone could give me a quick walk through on how buying out of state works (looking into the midw...
Julie Greene
Anyone in city of Buffalo NY have experience converting a 2-unit building to a legal 3 unit?
Long story short, we had been looking to purchase a 3 family unit that is currently only on the books as a two unit. The contract that we received specified that it was a three unit, so seller would need to provide l...
Benjamin Mccracken
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal First analysis ever!!
View report Hey Bigger Pockets fam,Pretty new here coming in with my first analysis. Pick it apart if you will! I did have some trouble figuring out ARV due to limitations in the area with similar multi-family propert...
Chase Petrey
As a hobbyist investor, is it worth getting my RE license?
I am a tech exec who likes to invest in real estate as my primary long term investment strategy. I own 7 units. I find using an agent limiting because: You cannot negotiate yourself but have to have the agent do itIt'...
John Haelig
Depreciation Basis for Condo Bought With Vacant Land 1031
We purchased vacant land in the 1970's for $70,000. Sold it in 2018 for $720,000 and 1031 exchanged for 3 condos now used as rentals.Since the sold property was vacant and never depreciated - what is the cost basis a...