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Hello,
I am new to the real estate world and about to rent out our SFH. I was wondering how you guys collect your rent? I was thinking of setting up Zelle and/or Venmo but not sure if that's a good idea. Are there an...
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I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...
As a newbie passive real-estate investor currently living in Austin, TX. I am looking to buy a fairly new constructed investment property in and around Austin metro area. While evaluating potential investment properti...
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Hi Bigger Pockets!I am a medical professional (anesthesia provider) looking to break into REI! I am originally from NY, but have been living in MA for about 3 years. I have been obsessively consuming REI content for t...
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Can anyone break down the Unlimited Marital Deduction for me?Spouses are both living, and still married. Spouses file taxes jointly. Both spouses are US citizens.If Spouse A gives a CASH gift to Spouse B, is it a ta...
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Hi biggerpockets members. I would like to ask yall opinion on how to deal my situation. My tenants are both female, and they are friends. Today we received a text from one of them stating that she will be planning ...
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Just curious- How do you deal with winter vacancies???
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Where I'm from is a bit of a complex answer, so instead I'll just say that my (stationary) friends and family are on the middle western side of Florida between Holiday and Sarasota. Most of them are in Pinellas or Hil...
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I currently own a sfr. Current loan amount owed is $358,000. Current value of home is $550,000. I have rented this out for the past 3 years and am wondering if I should sell and take equity to put down on another prop...
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Hi All,I thank you in advance for any and all insights. My situation has many layers so please ask if any points need clarification. My partner and I currently live in Brooklyn in a 1bd 1ba condo that we would like to...