Hello BP Community, I have been a long time lurker here and a big time fan of the BP community. Really excited to finally become a member and start my path to financial independence.A little background about myself: I...
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This is for the bay area, and here's what I am hoping to do - buy a fixer upper for 900k - Cost seg - write off (675k)- Spend 200k in improvements- 30k in furnishingsHow does the 200k in improvements play in taxes? Ca...
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Dear BP Community, I am buying both units of a duplex, leasing one unit to someone else and living in the other. I’m taking a hardship withdrawal from my 401(k) to fund the purchase. Any comments regarding my decis...
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Hi I’m trying to buy a rental property investment to do a brr on in Chicago from a family member & im getting it at a good price.. but I’m in need of a great lender to get a loan vrs hard money so I believe but I ...
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I have my eye on an older property (1920s), and after touring the place it became evident that a two-story ADU was built and connected to the original structure. I'm not sure when the ADU was built, but I looked on th...
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I’ve been thinking of ways for my wife and I to quickly get out of the debt we’re in. Right now there are multiple things we owe on. We own our family vehicle out right so my thought was to take a loan out on our vehi...
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Hi FolksI am a newbie in real estate area and looking for passive income sources from Rental Properties. I currently live in NY so would look for out of state option only. Being a Software Developer by profession, I w...
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getting knee deep in Air bnb offers in several cities. I'm not hitting the "major" vacay spots, but more in line with local events; wine festivals, wedding venues, etc... I would love some back and forth with folks ...
I am a newbie investor. I will soon have $65k from a cash out refinance from a property that I inherited and am now renting out. I am interested in BRRRR method, however in the market I am in, I would probably need ...
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Hey fellow BiggerPocket investors! I would appreciate your help identifying the best short-term rental property acquisition strategy in southwest Florida. I am particularly interested in properties located within 1 ho...