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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/business/trump-...Hi, Everyone! I came across this article in the New York Times today about possible changes in the tax code as it pertains to real estate. I am a new investor, havi...
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Do any of you guys invest in Gary or East Chicago? Are those areas super bad with high crime?
I will be transitioning out of the Army in less than a year and will be taking advantage of the VA loan benefit. The general consensus I hear from people is that you absolutely have to live in the property you buy wi...
I want to start out by saying I really appreciate all the insight this community has given me prior to joining. Also if this post is in the wrong forum feed I apologize.I purchased my first property in 2012. The pro...
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Hi, looking for some advise...
Tenant is behind on rent, tried working with tenant during the pandemic on a payment plan. Beginning the year is nowhere to be found, although all their belongings are inside the house....
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Hi BP community! I have situation I wanted to get your thoughts on. I found a shortsale on Zillow and contacted the realtor directly (I don't have one yet). I know the sellers realtor gets commission but I believe thi...
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Hello,I am very excited to get started with real estate investing! I've just graduated from the University of Florida and recently started working full time as an engineer in Jacksonville, FL. I am very interested in ...
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Im told that tenant should be required to carry renters insurance but most cancel after a few payments Ive heard. Should you just increase the rent by the extra 20 dollars or so to new tenants monthly rent or resignin...
I am looking to start syndicating deals to my personal network of friends as LPs and have myself as the GP. I'll be sourcing, vetting, compiling all market research/comps and providing financial projections.
My qu...
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I want to get into wholesaling full time so I can quit my 9-5. I've been reading up on different ways to start in real estate, and wholesaling appeals to me the most because I was able to grasp the concept of it righ...