Edward Rueca
Need advice on possibly botched JV
Hi all, I am also new to the forum. Looking for some advice as to how to proceed. In 2012 I partnered up and bought a triplex to rent . We went 65% for him and 35% for me on the ownership and rent split as I was still...
Michael Quarles
Buying Houses at a HUGE discount!
We have all heard the expression; The less I do the more I make. Well, I have been applying that expression to buying houses and who should make the offer.
I have found that I am still buying houses even thou...
Roy Williams
Real Estate Professional - IRS Audit
Hi Folks,
Our friends at the IRS are auditing my 2009 return, mostly because of my real estate professional designation.
I have a full time job and the rentals take up all of the rest of my time and I easily spend mo...
Karan Singh
Filter to remove spammers in forums
Is there a filter or reporting system to remove spammers in forums?I'm noticing real estate agents and some others are spamming every post and it's really ruining the the quality of the discussion. Every question or d...
Shiloh Lundahl
Is BUYING in a GOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT even that important anymore?
The reason for this post is because I often read other investors post about looking for a property in an area where they have good schools. We did that. We bought a home in Burbank, California, a very expensive suburb...
Stella Guan
Should I get a CA Vacation Rental or Multifamily?
Hi, I've been following this wonderful forum for a while but it's my first time posting. Thanks for all of your great insights. I've been owning a condo in NJ for about 2 years (owner-occupied) and I'm thinking of sel...
Michael Glaser
Buying A Car/Truck Through LLC
I'm leasing a car right now and in the market to buy a truck this December when the dealers are trying to move the end of year models. My LLC is in Kansas, I work in California. My employer gives me a car allowance an...
Juan Diaz
The Story of Gentrification Part 2: How To Take Advantage
I had a lengthy post about the story of gentrification in west Oakland two days ago, and you can see that here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/193883-the-story-of-gentrification-part-1-how-to-spot-it ....
Andriy Likhman
Looking for an advice !? Out of state rental property.
Hi everyone after a long time of reading and learning here it's finally time to introduce myself. My name is Andriy and I'm from Brooklyn, NY.I am looking to purchase my first rental property but I'm lost when it gets...
Thomas Larsen
First House Hack Decisions
I need some advise biggerpockets community! I have been learning about REI for 2 years now. I've read countless books and 100s of hours of podcasts. The number 1 reason guests have said people don't get started is bec...