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Carlos Bello Is Forcing Depreciation a thing?
27 August 2019 | 11 replies

So I was recently on the hunt for a new CPA, one that focused on Real Estate strategies. One interesting strategy he mentioned that really stuck out to me was "forcing depreciation". He didn't elaborate too much on th...

Sam Rogers Insurance settlement taxable?
29 November 2020 | 5 replies

I have a friend that recently received an insurance settlement that far exceeds the cost to repair the damage from a small fire at one of their rental properties. They made the repairs and now are left with a hefty wi...

Marcus Auerbach Tenants and toilets - real life story
9 January 2015 | 2 replies

Yesterday night I got a text: "Marcus, I've had toilt issues for a couple months now. My BF has changed the ring on it, snaked it several times and again tonight it overflowed. I think its too small and needs to be re...

Edit B. Chicago Investing / C/D Areas Chicago / Risk Involved
2 July 2017 | 2 replies

Hi Chicago BP, I'm looking for some advice from seasoned investors in Chi.  I'm currently living in Sacramento but am originally from Chicago, and have most of my family there. I have a MF property in CA & one in ...

Denver J Lobo Asset Protection: Land Trust and LLC Combo
1 November 2020 | 3 replies

I currently own 6 properties through the BRRRR method in Atlanta, GA. I have read a lot of resources on asset protection that say a LLC is the best way to protect an asset, however I have ran into 2 issues 1) Due on s...

Thomas Sevigny New Investor-assignment
23 August 2013 | 8 replies

Thank you all in advance.

I was curious if anyone has had experience with mortgage assignments. Would you be concerned if the property was a property you had listed?

Amir Saeed Need Assistance on Backyard Solution. Please assist.
23 August 2016 | 6 replies

I have a Row House in Baltimore, MD that I am rehabbing. The rehab is going fine with the exception of the backyard. My plan is to sell the row house after everything is complete. So far the rehab has taken most of my...

Ryan Standage Understanding the 50% rule
4 December 2007 | 3 replies

I have been reading up on the 50% rule, and i am trying to understand it fully. My previous method of calculating expenses only adds up to a mere 35%

my old way includes

Property tax x 12
Mortgage insurance x 12
Re...

Ethan Gallant Beginner looking to BRRRR in Canada
24 January 2025 | 5 replies

Hello everyone, I am a Canadian from the East coast and am looking for everyone's thoughts. I am a 24 year old who's employed in the CAF and looking to getting into real estate, more specifically BRRRR.
After looking ...

Jack Norris 3 Questions about BRRRR
12 August 2020 | 14 replies

I have a couple of questions about aspects of the BRRRR process. Apologies in advance if these are obvious, I'm still trying to fully understand it.1. When you first buy, can conventional financing be used with the sa...