The only benefit that I've heard from people of carrying a mortgage on your personal residence is the tax benefit.  Maybe it's because my interest rate is so low, but I don't have enough deductions (including my mortg...

Should I open an LLC per property? Why?

I am househacking in New York. My tenants have violated their lease and it is like walking in eggshells even just upon sight with them. I would like to find a lawyer before I proceed to ask them to leave to assure tha...

I have a unique situation.

Bought a condo unit six months ago and it came with a tenant and lease. The lease expires the end of this month (November 2012).

The lease was very simple and the tenant was living their ...

Hello,Wanted to find out if anyone has had experience with a full git renovation of a Brownstone in Brooklyn.Would love to know costs, level of renovation and any challenges that you may have faced.All the best,Michael 

Check it out for yourself:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/head-west...Where are the haters at?

If one is starting out in real estate do you need to be the handy man type (I am far from that) or can you learn the basics of DIY as you acquire properties?

Hi everyone,This is my first post on BiggerPockets :) I am excited to join this community!I am looking for some advice on tax implications wrt selling my rental property in NYC. I own a rental in the Financial Distric...

BP hello, I have been dreaming real estate for the last few nights. Quick back story I have always wanted to own property, my uncle owns a lot of homes and I really admired him. Back when I was in my 20s I bought the ...

You've probably heard that Columbus, OH is a city to keep your eye on. You might have also heard that it is "up-and-coming." I'm here to tell you, it's already up. In what is already becoming a hyper-competitive marke...