Rich Hupper
Liquidating two properties into an intermediary for another
I have a property in my name I want to mortgage so I can use the money to fix it up and make some improvements. I also have two debt free properties I would like to liquidate into an intermediary and then use that mon...
Anthony Conrad
Capital Expenditure offsets income
If my capital expenditures on a rental property exceed my rental income, can I use those expenses to offset W2 income or does it only offset passive income? I just got my first rental property rented and I’m trying t...
Craig Poskus
What to do when you fail the de minimis safe harbor election test
Good morning everyone!I think I have a unique situation in that I do not qualify for the de minimis safe harbor election test. Now the cost of each of my items is below $2,500, however I don't believe I meet the othe...
Tu Anh Nguyen
Do I need to give tenant a discount on rent?
My rental is in Los Angeles. I have a problem tenant and need to change out/ fix things in his bathroom for about 6 hours (paint to dry). It will not affect the toilet and shower. He is requesting that I give him cred...
John Hole
De Minimis Safe Harbor or Safe Harbor for Small Taxpayers
I just replaced a refrigerator in my rental last year. The cost of the fridge was more than the $2500 ( $2499 + tax + shipping). Assuming that it is the only expense I have for my rental, can I expense the cost of t...
Joshua Dorkin
Improving the BiggerPockets Member Blogs: Any Suggestions?
We've made some pretty important changes/improvements to the forums and have some great new features coming to the rest of the site.
That said, I'm looking for your help once again as we begin to plan the next upgrad...
Tony Blaine
Capex To Raise Rents
In your experience for those who have at least done a couple CapEx Multi family investments, what has been your primary focal point when evaluating what to improve on a property to increase rents? Do you look at exter...
Rich Cavanagh
50% rule question...
Ok so I know not to live too strictly by the 50% rule and it is used in order to give a rough/quick analysis of properties.
That being said... I've seen some explanations of the 50% rule that doesn't quite make sense...
Grant Olsen
[Tucson Quadplex] First deal, feedback please!
Asking Price: 245,000Turn key fully rented quadplex built in 2000, no required improvements in a B neighborhoodTotal Rent: 2950 which is already the mid-high end for the area so I doubt there is a potential value play...
Clayton Hepler
POLL: Areas to avoid in PGH - Guidance for new and old investors
POLL: What are the areas to NOT invest in in Pittsburgh and the surround areas? This can be defined at C- or below areas that are the biggest headaches. There is a lot of speculation in the market today with the "next...