James Carlson
Can I claim a second home/vacation rental as my primary residence?
The answer is no!
And a criminal case this week shows why you shouldn't mess around with this rule. (For those averse to reading ... a State’s Attorney is on trial for claiming on loan applications that she'd reside...
Adam Pervez
Section 8 Tenants
Hello,I am curious to learn about people's experiences with section 8 tenants. I have a rental in Pennsylvania where I am allowed to reject a section 8 tenant but was curious to see what others' experiences were havin...
Tsering Lhamo
Brand new investor; just bought 2 properties!!S corp or LLC ??
Hi all,I can’t believe I made my first post in September on BP and now closing on 2 properties out of state!!! Excited about the fun journey of Real estate investing!!I have a question regarding asset protection and t...
George Flores
Analysis Paralysis is Real
There are so many factors to consider when looking to purchase an investment property for the first time.What should be my highest priorities in what I should be looking for?Is right now a good time to buy?
Cole James
Fairly New Wholesaler, Struggling to Find Deals
Hi! This is my first BP post but I’ve been looking through the website for some time. I started getting into Real Estate as a wholesaler after meeting my mentor at my day job. I’m located in North DFW and I’m struggli...
Dylan Otte
Newbie / Gift of Equity
Hi everyone,
Newbie here to the Bigger Pockets forums, and have a question regarding Gift of Equity.
My parents own a small mixed use building and we are in very early stage conversations about selling it to me f...
Olivia Beaucher
Second Home Down Payment
Hi BP,CO/MA realtor here, Looking to know what down payment is needed for a second home? My husband and I have great credit and great income. Very very low debt. We want to purchase a second home in FL. Are we require...
Nathan Ruffrage
Private lending advice
Hey Oh friends! Investor here looking to dip my toe into private lending to another investor. Deal- Wholesaled property under assigned contract and buyer looking to borrow 130k at 11% for 4 months from me to finalize ...
Noelle Debruhl
STR do I need to learn SEO to maximize my listings?
Hi guys, I’ve bought my first STR home, and in 2 weeks got it furnished, met neighbors, found someone to “emergency manage’ and clean as I’ll be long distance, now all that’s left is my city- required safety inspectio...
Jennifer Presley-Sanders
Is it worth it? Buying a rental property over market value?
Hello Everyone! Need some advice. Looking to purchase my first duplex and came across one in a lower income area. Did some research and owner is asking $127K however based on tax assessment property is worth $80K. Hom...