Michael Barnes
send me on the right path
I am new to real estate investing and I am looking for someone to steer me in the right direction for more information on setting up a business. The forums I have read so far are great, but there are just too many of...
Kevin Lackey
Using IRA to fund down payment. Any success stories?
I am looking for my first investment property and have IRA funds that I would like to use as a down payment. This is a big step as it would be our families first deal and would appreciate any success stories or nightm...
Ryan Stackhouse
1031 exchange into note investing?
Hey everyone, I’ve been giving a lot of thought into investing in some first Lien, low LTV notes. I’ve been a real estate investor for the past 14 years and The equity has been great, the cash flow has been decent, bu...
Jamey Meints
First Year with Rentals (1 so far) and do I need a CPA?
I close on my first rental 4-3 in a college town and I want to set it up right.Can anyone provide a good reference for a real estate savvy CPA. I live in the Northern Virginia area and the property is in VirginiaHad a...
Jeff Kieszkowski
Looking at possible Sheriffs Auction Duplex
So on Auction site they listed a Duplex that is 3 doors down from my in-laws. It is a small 2 bed 1 bath on each side at 1400 sqft. What should I look for when it comes to the title. They do list the title on the site...
Dillon Nimako
Charlotte, NC: Developing a network
Hello everyone!I’m relatively new to the Bigger Pockets community, and starting my career in investing in rental properties. I’m currently 24, working in Real Estate Investment Banking at one of the large firms in Cha...
Leigh Ann Smith
Does the 50% rule apply in Texas?
Property taxes run about 2.8% in the Houston TX area. So, for a $100,000 house, that's $2800/year or $233/month. Do you just throw out the 50% rule in areas like this?And don't get me started on flood insurance....
Julia Parton
MHP Lot Lease
Just closed on our first MHP 2 weeks ago. 17 lots with 11 rented currently. Comprised of 6 mobile homes, (1 owned) 5 RV'S, and 1 House. I'm looking to update the lot leases and I'm having a hard time finding anythin...
Diego E. Ramírez
How do you find a Great CPA in Los Angeles Area?
Hello BP, I recently purchased 2 homes, one for living and the second one for investment. Close to Miami (Florida). I would like to know how are you doing with your taxes? All the CPA's I have contacted don't seemed v...
Account Closed
liability issues with rental property?
I was just wondering what liability issues exist with rental properties. Should I buy them with an LLC. The other issue is I want the cash to be mine not my companies. To be able use the money from my rental to pay my...