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If by the small chance Paulson and Bernanke are reading this board, why don't we offer ideas for a solution. We're in the trenches and their decisions will effect our lives and livelihoods for the next several years.
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Hi everyone,
We are currently living in Queens, NYC but are considering a move out of state (getting tired of the winters, high cost of living, need more space for our growing family).
One of the things we are cons...
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To the High W2 earning BP members out there, what strategies have you used to decrease your W2 taxable income? Depending on what state you earn your wages, income tax rates of 40-50% are unreasonable. Most of you like...
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Hi - Any perspective is greatly appreciated. Hopefully this helps anyone else in a similar situation..
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I purchased my first primary residence in Jan 2021 in AZ.
As of Jan 2022 (12 months later), I am consideri...
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I have moved from one property to 4 and I am having a hard time with investment decisions. I attempted to try a financial advisor, but mostly they are interested in if I have any stocks or cash. I am hoping to find s...
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It looks like simply taking a couple of already available pills might cure this.
It's awaiting FDA approval (but they are trying to fast lane it).
It's been in America a few days and now we may already have a cure--...
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We were trying to sell our first flip but with COVID the buyer segment best suited for the house disappeared. Those are 1st time home buyers relying on Govt-backed loans like FHA, VA, USDA etc. So what we've decided t...
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My partner and I are looking at purchasing an apartment with extensive code violations. The violations include pulling construction or electrical permits and the fines are seven figures. Has anyone ever negotiated dow...
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Hi everyone! I read in a book recently that if you are looking at a multi family property with the intention to househack or as a rental, that 75% of the market rents in that property count towards your debt to income...
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I am aware that a good rental brings in 2% of the purchase price, but in this case the house I am looking at has $500 (5500 yrly) a month in taxes . How do I take that fact into consideration ? Is the 2% now reduced ...