Simone Roche
Tax Question: Rental prop -> failed renovation -> sold
Bought a rental property in LA County, CA back in April 2018. Rented until Sept. 2018. Hired contractor for renovation in May 2018. Due to unexpected increase in cost to complete renovation the renovation project wa...
Max L. Horton
Why knowing your Farm Area is important!
I’ve been studying up on REI and I’m at that phase where I look at houses all the time. Some on the internet and a lot of houses when I’m driving around (I can’t turn off the switch so when I see property, I don’t thi...
Michelle Hart
Nonpaying Tenant Without A Lease in Texas
My 86-year old grandmother owns a home in which my uncle (her son) has been living for the past several years. Up until June of this year, she was living in the home, and paid the mortgage. In June, we realized she wa...
Brittney Knies
Contacting "Driving for Dollars" Owner - Best Practices
I just found a property I'm interested in while driving for dollars and want to know the best practices for following up with the owner. I've already found their information on the county assessor's site, so my questi...
Tom Lipps
Tenant clipped car exiting garage with low-hanging door.
Hi BP!I'm about to close on my first rental property this Friday and am very excited! I'm learning A LOT as I go, and BP's community has been amazing in helping me confidently get through to closing.The property I'm g...
Maugno M.
Engaged, in alot of DEBT and still investing. Whats my next move?
Hello BiggerPockets ! I am writing this post with the out-most trust in this community and want to get different points of views on my financial situation. I love this platform and have been following it since 2015 as...
Hollis G.
To use a Realtor or not to use a Realtor? This is the question that preoccupies my mind.
In the BP experience, would one say it is better to work with a Realtor to negotiate SS/Pre-foreclosure deals?
There is a property that a co-worker of mine has listed for sale, and it is a short sale. What has been t...
Vincent Somma
Does the Junk Yard next door hurt the property, how much?
Okay okay, so yes there is a not so bad 3 bed 4 bath house in what you would call a very nice area, great school, low crime, for 50k. The major downside (besides a few repairs) is that it is right next to a junk yard,...
Ken P.
I bought my wife a brand new car for Christmas for only $10,000
In December I bought my wife a new car for Christmas. The price of an average new car in 2014 was a bit over $30,000, but I bought it for only $10,000, and it’s newer than new. It’s a mid-size vehicle, and although ...
Joe Frank
Looking for Win Win sale of primary residence
I am selling a primary residence and would like to close a deal with buyers. There is a $20K difference between my profitable price and offer from buyers. Is there any way the deal can be structured other than seller...