Karen Kushner
First investment property analysis
First post on the Bigger Pockets forum, and looking to buy my first investment property. I hope to actively manage my first few properties as I build my portfolio. The purpose of this post is to practice utilizing the...
David Cable
Newbie requesting assistance evaluating a multi-family complex
I am reviewing a multi-family complex for my first investment purchase and would greatly appreciate some experienced insight into my evaluation of the property.... Info provided by seller:Requested Purchase Price - $...
Julian Buick
Transferring to Roth
I've been using my SDIRA for private lending for a couple of years now with pretty good success. I was recently given an end date for my current job (I'm a contract engineer so it happens). This has got me thinking ab...
Julio Gonzalez
Research and Development Tax Credits
Did you know that less than ⅓ of companies that are eligible for R&D tax credits realize they qualify?
What is an R&D Tax Credit?
The research and development credit (also known as the research and experimen...
Larry Spradling
Tax question from a newbie
2018 was my first year of owning properties. I bought two turnkey properties and received a 1099 for the rental income they generated. I entered this info into Turbo Tax. I was expecting some tax benefits. Am I mi...
Brian Kolb
Utilities Land lording
Hello,I'm looking to buy my first rental property in Maryland. It is a duplex with one unit on the top floor and one unit on the bottom floor. I am planing on living in one unit and renting out the other. The units ar...
Tasha Pams
How to determine vacant vs abandoned?
I recently purchased a tax deed in Jefferson county and wanted to know how to determine if a property is considered to be vacant or abandoned. Based on what I could see through the windows, there is some furniture in ...
Matt M.
Having trouble figuring out cap rate
Hopefully I have the correct category here... so I need help (please) figuring out my cap rate of these two properties (both sides of a double)1st one purchased dec 2015 for $23,100(cash), rehab costs $17,000 (cash). ...
Tony Hardy
3 Steps Small Owners Should Take in 2017
Inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and property taxes are just a few of the headwinds multi-unit property owners experience in a fluctuating market cycle. Many small owners may quickly react to these pressu...
Orlando Paz
What is the breakdown of the 70% rule?
I have been using the 70% rule, since learning about it on BP's free book. I've also heard of other percentages as well, but for now focus on only using 70%. My curiosity is on how this percentage came to be? is it co...