Ronald Stanley
Can I really avoid capital gains tax with a self-directed IRA?
Hey family,I purchased a rental property in 2016 under my own name for $135,000. The home is now worth $225,000 and I plan to sell it in the next six months. My plan is to use the profit to pay off the mortgage on m...
Edison Reis
Mortgage Insurance ... Advisable or not?
Dear allI am close to secure my first property (Canada) and currently discussing the mortgage details my banker. He strongly reccomends (for logical reasons) a mortgage insurance.1) What's your take about about it ?...
Joshua King
Sellers agent is against using an FHA loan
Hi First time buyer here. Im giving an initial offer on a duplex and my agent says the seller is against me using an FHA loan. According to the sellers agent the house won’t pass due to paint chips. Has anybody worked...
Jordan Banks
What Advice Would You Give To A 16 Y/o Wanting To Invest in Real Estate.
I’m neither going to confirm or deny if I am 16. I believe that may go against the Terms of Service with BiggerPockets. If I was 16 my plan would be to get a couple years of part time employment during school and that...
Will Waterman
Thoughts on Denver Post article predicting RE party ends in 2019?
What do you guys think of the predictions made in the article? Curious to see if people agree or disagree with the forecast.Here is link to article.http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/16/denver-northe...
Mike Eisenhut
Renters that found another place. Using medical excuse
Hello,
First off, I just want to thank everyone here. You guys have been great at answering questions. I feel bad not really being able to contribute much back.
I do have another question I hope you guys can help ...
Dan N.
Pre-paid rent with post-dated check. When can I deposit it?
HI there,
I have a tenant who unexpectedly sent me the next three rent payments with post dated checks. Apparently she will be traveling a lot and didn't want to forget to pay.
I have asked her to clari...
Samantha Vialpando
1st Flip! Found a house I want, what next?!
Hi everyone! After lurking and reading and listening to all the things, I decided to take massive action. I found a house that I (think) I want to flip in a neighborhood I am very familiar with. If I can get it at the...
Andreas Mueller
Interest Rates down, is now a good time to buy property? YES, and its not even close.
Hello BP Compatriots! Below is a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and/or financial markets for the week. Let me know what you think in the comments and what you are seeing in your local market? (I'm ...
Michael Herr
Well/Septic Newbie
I am well above the average DIYer in skill, and was mostly through a home-inspection course before career change, so I know a great deal about most things in a home, except for wells/septic.
I am looking at a...