Does anyone know where I can find a definitive guide on self-directed IRAs vs Solo 401ks. I mean something that goes beyond the superficial and tells me step-by-step EXACTLY what they are and EXACTLY how they differ ...

Hi everyone,First time investor and looking for some advice. Newly constructed duplex for 525K with each side renting for 1950 and 350 for a garage. Gross = 51000 but I would be going traditional financing route  + po...

Next week I am planning to do some extensive year end cost analysis on my expenses so I can figure out how much is going towards cleaners, toilet paper, coffee, misc expenses etc. Can I count those hours as Material P...

Hey what’s going on BP family?I recently received an email blast from Cody Sperber about a site called private lenders.com, in which the email read:You've probably already heard aboutPrivateLenders.comIn case you have...

I go and stay at my STR a few times a year to check in on the property and make updates or repairs where it is needed. I know that I can write my travel, supplies, and food expenses off of my taxes while on that trip....

Hello Bigger Pockets!
I will be closing on my first investment property next week, it is a 4-plex that will cash flow about $700 per month after all expenses including tax escrow, (etc. even including mowing service...

Good afternoon.Just wanted to get some opinions regarding raising additional capital for REI.  I'm pretty new to the whole REI adventure, been here on Bigger pockets for 3-4 months and learned a lot. My biggest barrie...

Hello everyone. I'm curious about what people think about using seller financing as an exit strategy for rentals? I'm legitimately curious whether anyone is considering this as an option, and if so, why? Obvious tax b...

I'm planning to partner with a friend on two flips in 2014. We will each be contributing equal amounts of money to the projects. Since I only anticipate doing two flips next year I'd prefer to declare the profits...

Ok, I have 3 properties under my LLC, Wiregrass Property Investors, LLC (WPI). My wife and I are owners. We make $40,800 a year in rents, before taxes. I also have an umbrella policy to cover my personal assets.
I h...