Jay Mani
Newbie from silicon valley
This is Jay. I'm a newbie to RE and found this forum when trying to evaluate a speculative investment. I like the community here - folks are so helpful even if questions (like ones I have) seem stupid for someone more...
Mitchell Kane
Borrowing money means less taxes?
Hi all,First time poster here, I would like to buy my first home soon, so I am trying learn about real estate investing, from Seattle, WA. I am reading one of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad books: Retire Youg Retire Rich, an...
Stuart Udis
Don't Fall For This Trap As A BRRRR Investor
I am hoping this post will help those interested in the BRRRR investment strategy avoid this common trap. From what I consistently observe, the ability to complete the BRRRR investment strategy and recapitalize onesel...
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How much money is normally made on a wholesale?
Ballpark, how much would you expect to make on a wholesale deal as the wholesaler? For example, if you bought a property for $200,000 and signed a contract for $140,000, how much would you look for to assign the cont...
David Ivy
May 2020 Austin Market Report
The Austin area market in May 2020 felt the full force of the previous month’s shelter-in-place order and accompanying shutdown of much of the local, state, and national economies. According to the Austin Board of REA...
Samson Kay
Can market Cap Rates be used to value multi's 4 units or less?
So I've found that its difficult to evaluate multies in my area using the 2% rule, because everything is is priced much higher.
So my question is does anyone have experience in massachusetts with using market...
Mike Baker
Lack of comparables
I am looking at several properties in a town that used to be a mining town in its hay day . The housing is so mixed ( value wise) that I am having a hard time coming up with a solid ARV due to the diversity in propert...
Mark DiPietro
Self Storage driving for dollars
I’m curious if anyone out there is driving for dollars with respect to self storage?Specifically, if you find a property that has the potential to be purchased, how are you approaching the owner if it’s off-market?I h...
Nathan Saetveit
Home office - filing IRS 4562 with unallowed depreciation
I'd like to claim a home office deduction (I've reviewed the details and I'm eligible). It's my first year with a rental property, and I did not have a profit (on paper), so I know that the deduction and depreciation...
Shawn Jones
books
What are some good books anyone can recommend for a begginer