Lilah Johnson
Is this a good plan for a newbie?
Hello all. I'd appreciate some guidance or validation in my plan below. I am a first-time investor that has been researching my butt off for the past few months and am very appreciative of this forum. So much informat...
Brandon Lorenz
Self-Directed 401k -- how much before its worthwhile?
Hi All!Have spent some time reading the posts about self-directed 401Ks -- I had no idea about this structure until I joined BP!What I haven't seen, but am curious about, is how much does one need for this to be a rea...
Dustin Karas
Multi-Family commercial syndicate investing with a personal LLC?
I'm considering investing with a commercial real estate syndicate. The syndicate is an LLC itself. Would it make sense for me to invest through a personal LLC? I don't believe it would provide any more liability prote...
Buddy Holmes
IRS Deduction for Real Estate Investing Expenses
What are the IRS rules on deducting expenses for Real Estate investing efforts?I have several current rentals which are reported on Schedule E.However for "Driving for dollar" expenses, trips to check out DST investme...
Matthew Masoud
Cap Rate Based On Pro Forma NOI?
Hello BP community,
I'm starting to look for larger multifamily properties.
A common (surprising) trend I'm seeing is that people are selling their properties based on future (proforma) NOI.How does that make any se...
Corey Dutton
Top 3 Scams in Hard Money Loans
From a fall article in the Scotsman Guide, the popular topic of loans scams in hard money is a conflictive one, particular for those who have been the victim of one. Loan scams are a huge problem in hard money loans f...
Michael Plaks
DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
Yes, this is an angry kind of post. I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. You want a sample of this ...
Ian Hardy
How to invest mult properties w/va loan “intend” to occupy?
I’ve finally been motivated to start investing in multi-family properties. Though I’ve researched quite a bit on the VA loan and it states I have to intend to occupy the residence once I’ve purchased. I know other sol...
Steve LeBlanc
Who's offering the best terms for investment cash out refinances?
Anybody willing to share your sources for the best terms for a cash out refinance on an investment property?
Chris Sullens
What are Seller Obligations after entering in to contract?
I'm working on buying my first investment property. I'm in contract with a wholesaler, and we were supposed to do the inspection today. However, she can't seem to reach the owner and now we have had to cancel the insp...