Michael Slockers
My emotions or my math: should I Refinance?
Well I have finally gone through the teeth-pulling exercise of providing a bank with every detail about my life, so I can get another loan to refinance one of my properties (property #1). Now that they have the inform...
Jingwen Ni
Question about saving taxes for high W-2 income
Hello, has anyone approached this issue and was able to overcome it? We are considered high earners and not able to take the passive income loss on schedule E due to the $150k cap thus unable to enjoy the depreciation...
Freddy T.
Should I raise rent drastically or raise it in small quantities over time?
Hello all,So I have a Duplex property in a rough part of town. Originally I rented out my top unit in 2020 (3 bedrooms and 1 Bath) for $775.00. I didn't go too high because the area isn't all that great so I thought i...
Sam Duisterhof
First Post including Rough Draft Business Plan
Bigger Pockets Community, I am excited to start my REI journey and I wanted to get my first post out so I can start become more active in this community. I am completely new to real estate but I'm finding immense valu...
Henry Vu
Investing in san antonio
Hello all, I will soon be relocating to San Antonio and am hoping to get some insight into the market there. I am specifically looking at properties somewhere near the medical center or near the airport but I am open ...
Erica Vargas
negative monthly expenses and negative cash on cash
I'm in the process of running the numbers on property that I'm interested in AZ. I do have an agent. However I'm running into a road block with the numbers. I don't have the 20% down so, my plan is to do owner occupy ...
Sam Leon
Rain Showers
Do any of you like rain showers? The shower head in the middle of the ceiling?
I have a new rental with a rain shower and I personally never liked it but heard a few people say it may be popular to female te...
Sam Lanzino
Exploring short term rental vacation markets
My wife and I exploring the option of an investment in an STR. Have listened to some podcasts / videos and have started exploring some markets. We are exploring markets that we know and have been to: Orlando, Deep Cr...
Petronella Kerssens
Advice needed on purchasing multiple properties in Florida as European investors
We are seeking advice and guidance as we embark on our journey to invest in real estate in Florida. Our goal is to purchase a new construction home as our first investment, with plans to acquire four more properties i...
Chad Clinton
Looking to restart my real estate investing career, after hitting some pitfalls!
Good Day Biggerpocket Family, I'm relatively new and was looking to start 2015 out with a bang. I've been out of real estate actively for about 5 years, but very eager to get back. My last endeavor as an investor ende...