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I've read articles and tried to drum up info online about the pros and cons of making a grouping election for rental real estate activities, but it's not "clicking" with me for some reason. Hoping someone can share th...
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I'm just starting with multi-familyDoes anyone have some tips on how to do multifamily comps? I'm trying to find 3 sold and 3 active but there's not much to compare to in the last year. I'm able to find 3 suitable sol...
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Hi Bigger Pockets,
How do you deal with the excess traffic problem, when you have no actual proof or official statement from law enforcement regarding drug activity (which would allow/require and immediate 3-day evi...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Pensacola.
Purchase price: $109,900
Cash invested: $30,000
I purchased this home to flip it and live in it while on Active Duty stationed ...
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All of my income is passive from rentals. Therefore I do not pay any self employment taxes (15.3%). Since I have no active income, I cannot contribute to any retirement accounts.
Does it make sense to convert some of...
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Hello all! I am in the market for a STR and need to develop a system thats hands off. I work over seas and will not be available for day to day problems that occur. How does everybody build their STR business to be...
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Hi -I have a potential renter about to sign a lease that is hassling my agent for a commission. I know that it comes out of their pocket, not mine, but (a) can the agent say no if it's being disclosed at lease signin...
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Thank you for your assistance. My wife and I are going into active real estate and she has a real estate license, so we plan to elect REP status for her. I am a high networth professional who makes only W-2 income so ...
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With my rentals, I generate paper losses from operating expenses, repairs and depreciation. However, because of having 2 incomes in the household, my wife and I got phased out, and I cannot claim those losses against ...
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Thinking of cash out refinancing some existing rentals to buy more rentals instead of deploying capital on hand. That said I'm having a hard time finding deals due to low inventory. As I understand it once I cash out ...