Kurt S.
What tools or data would make your investing better / easier?
I think about data a lot. In fact, it's what I do for a full time job (data scientist). Part of what attracts me to BiggerPockets is the valuing of clear metrics such as COCROI, being careful about estimating potentia...
Nicholas Patrick
Do I need to have two different LLCs?
I want to set up a solo 401k (from my regular 401k) after I quit my job and go into real estate full time. I understand how to do this and that's not my question. However, I have personal savings outside of my 401k th...
Ryan Cleary
Challenges to buying a new primary residence every year
I hear all the time that an easy way to slowly build your portfolio is to buy a new primary residence property every year with a low down payment, live in it for a year and then rent it out. However, I see multiple h...
Alan DeRossett
fruit tree Tax exemption
In California more then 5 fruit trees is considered a Orchard for tax purposes, I can get the Orchard Tax exemption for first 4 years after planting. has any one tried this with multifamily properties? I know of singl...
Zachary H.
Revitalizing Lake Conway (Mayflower, AR)
Hi BP Community, I recently purchased a property as a fix-to-rent property on Lake Conway in Arkansas. I have since decided to make it my personal residence since we liked it so much. However, after riding around the ...
Jimmy H.
Private Lending vs REI
I know the definition of "REI" can be very broad. But, in a very general sense I have been having the realization that even in some of the best REI scenarios 10%-15% return on your money is pretty good (this of course...
Caitlin Stables
Which upgrades should I focus on before listing my MTR?
Our current primary is going to be our first MTR and first investment property to be clear! It needs siding, 3 full bathrooms updated, some overhead lighting installs and upgrades, drywall repairs, some exterior upgra...
Lisa Bryant
I am Learning, I'm seeking to apply and I want it to produce...
Greetings BP!Just sharing:I am a diligent hard working, creative and a flexible professional. With my eyes WIDE...opened. This newbie is now in a place of looking to work what she has obtained, while I am still young....
Tim Porsche
FHA Streamline Refinance Question
Hi All, I'm in the process of trying to do an FHA Streamline Refinance on an FHA mortgage I have. I've talked to my mortgage holder about this and he said I could save about $40 a month doing the refinance, with no ou...
Mark Douglas
Please HELP!! Property Management Nightmare
Happy New Year eveyone...I hope that someone can help me with a nightmare I'm dealing with. I have a Property Management co for a rental that I have in Arizona. The tenant skipped in Sept with 3 mos left on the leas...