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Hello all I’m in the process of buying my first rental property the property is on the outskirts of Denver. How do you fine folks evaluate the area surrounding the property??
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Hi BP!(First post BTW)I am looking to buy my first investment property. I am currently shopping around HELOCS in order to fund this. I own my primary residence free and clear and have found a HELOC that seems good. $...
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Hello Bp for a long time now I’ve been wanting to invest but I think the best step for me is to become a Real estate agent and continue my path from that point. My question is what steps would I take to get the proces...
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Hello BP friends, I'm in over my head for a new investor. I found myself involved in helping out a property owner with his 130 unit apartment complex. I have identified mostly that his management is a huge part of why...
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Good morning! I'm writing from Lancaster, PA
I have recently been introduced to bigger pockets and have listened to several podcasts. I recently heard one which suggested to write a letter to a home owner offering to...
I own three 2 family properties with no debt. They cash flow ~$1300 per unit and are worth ~600k ea. I live in one 3 bedroom and my mom lives in another 1 bedroom with unfinished basement. I want to make a move and am...
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FAQ Coming on Like-Kind Exchange Extensions
Posted on Apr. 15, 2020
The IRS is putting together a FAQ that will clarify the recently announced extension of deadlines for completing like-kind exchange transactions.
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I am looking to convert a single family home (SFH) into either a duplex or an ADU. This is my first house, first duplex, first purchase using the VA loan. I need help identifying the pros and cons of each strategy, AD...
I'm having *several problems* with my current tenant, including suspected illegal activity. I did not run a background check (credit check, evictions record, criminal records check) before she moved in, and now I am ...
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So I was doing some house hunting with a friend for some experience and came across a distressed property on market. Asking price is 175 with the comps in the area at around 215. I think it has mold, needs new carpet,...