George Melillo
Using sole-proprietor EIN for rental property
Hello,I run two businesses as a sole proprietor and have an EIN. My wife and I own a rental property, and this year we are required to file a 1099 for contractor work. I do not want to give out my SSN, and would lik...
Chinyere Okoli
Looking to invest in the Triangle Area! Recommendations welcome!
Hi BP!!I'm a new investor looking to invest in the triangle area and would like to connect with great agents, attorneys, and tax pros! Who's the best? Also, do you think its necessary to find an attorney/tax pro at ...
Matthew Carlson
Minneapolis / St. Paul suburban home in foreclosure purchase
Just bought my first house in Shoreview, MN. Found out it was getting foreclosed on from a family member only had 3 days to throw something together. Ended up closing the deal with hours to spare. I have never be...
Frank Closer
what to look when buy $5000 home in baltimore
Anybody with experience buying sub 30ks in Baltimore City have any advice for a newbie who isn't afraid and has lots of renovation experience. I have no clue on where to start. Only hidden cost I've found where "groun...
Kareem Wyatt
What the Seller’s cost basis numbers?
Question...Were are getting ready to closing....And I attorney needs a copy of the Seller’s Trust Agreement and the Seller’s cost basis numbers to complete the Closing Statement and the Gain Affidavit.What are the Sel...
Chris Thigpen
"Go to source" for learning how to analyze a buy and hold investment?
Hi all. I'm hoping some of the more experienced members here could maybe make some suggestions or point me in the right direction. I'm looking to educate myself more thoroughly on how to analyze a potential long term ...
Jake Miller
I need advice for my next step in real estate investing
As the title reads I am need of advice for my next step. I currently am house hacking a quadruplex and have been in the unit for almost 2 years. I will be moving out and buying a personal residence in the fall and do...
Clyde Benfer
rentral property that you live in? financing? multiple questions.
Hello, I have never purchased a property but am looking at buying one this summer and would like some advice/knowledge.
Background: 3 story Victorian house. 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment, 2 bedroom 2nd floor apar...
Elio Mariani
Converting primary residence into rental property
Thank you for BiggerPockets. This is a wonderful forum.
I am taking a job out of state and will purchase a new primary residence with an owner-occupied loan. I am considering turning my current residence into rental...
Daniel Rogers
Partial 1031 Exchange
I’m expecting an offer on a former primary residence that we are renting out. We paid $173k in 2012, expecting an offer of $280k. Because we are active duty military, my understanding is that since we lived in it 2+ o...