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Hello there guys and gals. I have been evaluating potential properties for STR in Port Aransas Texas, and have found two routes to go. Buy an SFR with no HOA to deal (ballpark SFR cost in Port A is around $400K), or b...
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I'm a newbie when it comes to investing. I've been reading a real estate investment book and have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for the past 3 months. Here is my situation. I'm looking to purchase ...
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I have located a mobile home park in a rural area, approximately 45 minutes east of a major city. My brother and I are looking to go into this together. He is 45 minutes away from the property and I am 4 hours away...
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I am curious if classifying my spouse as a real estate professional can offset ordinary income when filing jointly. She does actually classify as such. We have rental properties in various LLC's and until recently w...
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Hey BP,I'm a realtor in Northern Virginia (just outside DC), and I've been learning about turn-key rental property providers (i.e. rehabbers) in other markets where the rent-to-value ratios are around 1%. It makes sen...
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Looking to make a Tax presentation for my Father in Law who LOVES 401k's (with pros and cons) vs investing in real estate as a real estate professional.Would love to have some help here from a licensed professional wh...
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I am located in Ohio and like many people I have researched and read about, tired of the 9-5 grind and putting money into someone else's pockets. I'm looking to create my own wealth and build something for my family....
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Hi all, I’m very new to anything real estate and I’m looking for a first deal. As I think most beginners are, I’m interested mostly in cash flow. I know that’s not the only reason to invest in real estate but simply p...
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Contractor currently charges % on total spent which gives him no motivation to keep bids low or fight for better deals with subs/suppliers. Wanted to get some ideas on how I can incentivize him to be motivated to get ...
Hi all,Looking for some guidance, any thoughts on possible outs would be much appreciated. I've invested in/renovated a number of single family properties in the suburbs of Philadelphia (Mainline), with values ranging...