I know I need to sit down and talk to an accountant before moving forward but I was hoping someone could help clarify a few things for me.I'm planning on creating an LLC for house flipping. Mainly so I can elect to be...

Hello ladies and gentlemen of Bigger Pockets.My name is David Da Silva I would first like to say that I'm very excited to be a new member of this awesome community. I look forward to meeting local real estate enthusia...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,Just a quick note to introduce myself:  I'm a new investor in the Chicago area, and I'm eager to connect with folks on BP, learn from the forums, and jump into the world of real estate i...

After going and listening to GURU's, purchasing many different strategies. What determines or How do you determine which strategy is better than the other in your REI? Some spend thousands of dollars and NEVER us...

Ladies and gentlemen of BP,I am planning out the structure of my fledgling investment business. Any and all feedback is welcome. Thank you in advance…Strategy: Buy and hold with enough equity in each deal to flip as a...

Hi All,I am a little over a year into starting a company that does real estate investing and contracting work. We are trying to find a good accountant in Baltimore - it has not been easy. We have spoken to 3 different...

Business entity - one member LLC
Strategy: contract assignment and contract assignment with short-term (one year or less) financing provided by the entity to the end buyer/rehabber.
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#1 Create a Strategy and Plan Your GoalsOne of the most important things to do when you start thinking about real estate investing is creating an overall strategy.Begin by understanding your financial goals. Know what...

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I know this topic has been discussed about 43 different ways in the forums, so please forgive my 44th version. @J Scott and @Steven Hamilton II have provided excellent interview ...

In the beginning of my journey as a real estate investor, I sought out information from various people.  As time went on, I discovered several things were needed in order to keep me motivated, inspired, and focused in...