I've just set up a self-directed Checkbook IRA to use for real estate investing. Just want to be sure I'm not overlooking something relating to fix and hold investing. One of the major benefits to holding a rental pro...

I've created an LLC in Broome County, New York.  It's time to decide whether to leave it as pass-through taxable or choose to have it taxed as an S-Corp.  My plan is to use the entity to hold my buy & hold propert...

I'd like this thread to be a place where we compile a list of the major tax deductions available to a real estate investor. Since I do flips, I do not get the benefit of depreciation, but here are a couple of good on...

What are some of the pros and cons of paying off the mortgages of a few of your rental properties? Thanks!

Would it be possible to find private investors on a $1,600,000 deal as a new investor? Basically I'm wondering if I should be looking into big deals with the hopes of finding private investors to finance the deal or i...

I’m looking to get my first deal done, what would you guys recommend for get my feet wet In the game ?

I have a house on the market (former primary, was rental, now listed). If it doesn't sell I'm going to do some rehab work and keep it long term as a rental.I have a really good interest rate 3.875% 30-year 20% down of...

A lil background on me - I've been doing websites for over a decade, got burned out, so am not pursuing it hardcore like I have been, so have been doing something else I've been enjoying, and that is buying/selling co...

Hi all,

Just joined BP recently after a lot of lurking so hello! I bought my first SFH 3 bed 1 bath this past fall directly from the previous owner. I bought the house for $105k and many comparable homes in the area ...

Hey Ya'll,

New investor here. Saving capital for my first rental. I wanted to ratchet things up a bit and earn some money using tax liens.

I have the benefit of living on the border of NE/IA, hooray two sales!

Wh...