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Results (389)
Mark Gibbs A Note Story - Summary of a note buying experience
19 September 2018 | 16 replies

Hey Bigger Pockets-I wanted to post a summary of my latest note investment since I have been seeing a lot of posts about notes and how to get into them. I will start out by saying there are a lot of experienced note i...

Randy F. Toilets... To caulk or not to caulk...
22 March 2013 | 16 replies

I've seen several threads on BP where whether or not caulking in the base of a toilet is a good idea has been discussed. Seems the general concensus is to NOT caulk them. I vehemently disagree!

The main reason given...

Christopher Smith California Draconian Rent Control and Property Tax Inc Nov Ballot
4 November 2020 | 68 replies

In addition to an irresponsible Draconian Rent Control measure, California will also be voting on an equally irresponsible Confiscatory Property Tax increase in November.Props 21 and 15 respectively, will combine to t...

Kar Sun Tenant damage and ordinary wear and tear
16 September 2023 | 43 replies

My tenant signed a contact that clearly states that when he moves out the property must be in the same or better condition as at the time he moved in normal wear and tear excepted. 
He mounted a TV and when the mount...

William Byers Buying a note - Deal or Dud?
20 February 2014 | 13 replies

Seeking advice from more experienced note buyers. I've been offered a 1st position, non-performing mortgage that has the following status:

There's a second of +/-50k. Home value is about $53k. I rea...

Christian D. Can Mortgage Brokers Dilute Their Commissions?????
26 December 2017 | 28 replies

I have a mortgage related question regarding a property I am currently in contract with and hopefully set to settle on in the next couple of weeks.I am purchasing a duplex under an FHA loan (5% down) with the expectat...

Akash Jain My experience with USREEB - turnkey property
10 August 2019 | 35 replies

I have been doing research on turnkey providers in Kansas City area, after talking to few people, visiting KC, driving around Independence, Raytown etc. areas and looking at few properties (from Bridge, McInnis, USR...

Jason V. Section 121 gains exclusion reported on what IRS forms if home was rental for 2 yrs??
13 August 2024 | 21 replies

It's my understanding that if there's a "partial exclusion", I'd use a Form 8949 with Code H...And if it's "fully excluded" and there's no 1099-S issued (which I indeed received no 1099-S), then I'd simply not mention...

Eric Justice Buying property-All Cash
5 June 2024 | 116 replies

It seems that purchasing property in all cash would have the best outcome for investments. The owner would not have a mortgage. The owner would have to pay property taxes. Buying with all cash gives the owner the opti...