Jeff M.
Unbelievable tax rates are killing my cash flow. Hold or sell?
Hi. I would like your advice on one of my three rental properties.I purchased this SFH in Cook County, IL., in 2018. I paid 168,000 and put 25% down. Over the past three years, I have raised rent to 2,300 (It's Sectio...
Scott Rovner
Should I sell or rent
I am not sure if I should sell my first home and rent it out? I currently rent with my wife we just welcomes our third son who unfortunately has some medical problems. We bought out first home about 10 years about for...
Max Reznik
Is it realistic to expect $1,000 clean cash flow from 4-unit?
It's somewhat of a "it depends" answer to this question which is why I'm providing more details below, but I would like to know if it is realistic to expect at least $1,000 clean cash flow from a four-unit apartment b...
Max Lichtenstein
House Hacking Cash flow
My friend and I are looking to split the down payment of a house hack. We live in half rent the other half to a tenant. Being from Massachusetts, the few apartments we have looked at the rent doesn't totally cover the...
Scott Morris
Renting to yourself
I've been thinking about this for quite some time. It seems like renting from yourself (or through an entity you own) would be a great way to reduce expenses/taxes overall. Renting from yourself would have a few of ad...
David Walton
Investing security deposits
Hey BP folks! Curious about potentially investing some of our tenant security deposits in CD's. Was thinking of taking about half of the deposits we currently have and doing some short term (12-24 month) CD's as a rev...
Bienes Raices
Use buyers agent, or make offer directly with listing agent
Do people use a buyer's agent to find REOs? I can see the use of having MLS access for comps, but, since REOs are a #s game, what's the incentive for a buyer's agent to make 30 or 40 offers for you to get a 3% commiss...
Dave R Ludolph
Working With Partners
Hey BiggerPockets fam! I plan on buying my first property by January 1 at the very latest. I just kind of wanted to tell everyone my plan with my partner and see what you all think. Constructive criticism welcome! I p...
Account Closed
Columbus, OH - renovation suggestions
Hi BP Columbus, OH community. I'm in the process of buying my first duplex in the German Village/Merion Village area (2 blocks south of Schiller) and am looking for any trade secrets people are willing to share, insig...
Christian Ortega
Out of State Rental vs House Hack in San Diego
Insight on situation: house hack vs OOS rentalHello, my name is Chris Ortega and I’m seeking a bit of insight on my situation as what would you do in my shoes. I’m currently stuck between investing in OOS rental or ho...