My first post on BP, so thanks in advance! I could really use some help on making a smart move with a rental property I own. It's a single-bedroom condo, owned free and clear in DC that I've had since I bought it 20 y...

Hey guys!  Question -- would a traditional bank give me a conventional mortgage for my first investment property if I live outside of the US and earn income outside of the US? I'm a US citizen, file taxes in US, have ...

I rolled over a traditional 401k from my previous employer to a Roth IRA at American Pension Services recently. I wont go into recent events since im sure most of ye are aware but I have now cancelled my account and a...

I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...

Trying to find a word to capture my ideas.

Please tell me what being "tenant free" suggests to you.

My account saying I've been on Biggerpockets for about a year now, but in truth I've been studying Real Estate off and on for a little more than that. It was only in the last 6 months did I realize just how little I k...

Evening BP, Time for us procrastinators to start doing our taxes ! I have tried to reach out to several CPA'S and of course are all booked to take me on. So will probably stick to using Turbo Tax like ive done several...

Can you take a section 179 deduction for a vehicle purchase and offset taxes as a sole proprietorship?  Have not been operating under a business/llc, just under my own name.  Have some capital gains on short term flip...

What spreadsheet layout do you use to keep track of expenses/income. I currently have 3 rental properties and have had more expenses this year (furnace, A/C, tentant turnover, refrigerator etc). I want to stay organiz...

i purchased 2 fourplexes and incurred a ton of losses but project income in future. i was thinking about defaulting on 401k loan due to having enough losses to offset