Robert M.
Parents loaned me down payment for duplex, I sold it, now who pays capital gains?
In 2016 my parents loaned me the down payment for a rental property ($150k toward a $600k duplex in a midsize East Coast city). There were no formal terms or expectations - it was just "here's the money, don't be dumb...
Shiloh Lundahl
Newbies: Eager to learn or Entitled?
I know that BiggerPockets looks down on guru education programs and seminars that cost thousands of dollars to teach people what they can learn for free on this website. However, I didn't find BiggerPockets until afte...
Jon Klaus
What's your number?
Real estate investors tend to be goal oriented and have a long term outlook.
Have you set a goal for net worth? Number of units? Equity? Passive income?
What's the number you are shooting for? Is it...
Kaitlyn Aragon
NEWBIE - BRR for my first investment?
Hi there! I’m trying to work on being vulnerable about being new and my situation. I always tell myself - “I’ll start connecting when I’m more experience” when in reality, reaching out and laying my cards out might be...
Ramon Cuevas
Made $16k in my first Wholesale Deal
Hello BP,
Today I closed on my first wholesale deal and wanted to share the experience with you guys and also hope to encourage others who are getting started to continue their journey and not give up!!!
The Deal: M...
Kiet Ho
How do yall feel about buying a rental property all cash?
How do yall feel about buying a rental property all cash? This will be my first investment and im wondering if it will be a good idea. I am fortunate enough to work a job I love that makes me a decent income. My plan ...
Nathan Gesner
Why you SHOULD allow animals
This is probably the best study I've found on the benefits of renting to pet owners. Too many Landlords believe pets cause too many problems and result in a loss of revenue. This study found the opposite to be true. B...
Ben Leybovich
Neighbor vs. Neighbor
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the recent interview by Meredith Whitney, about the only Wall Street analysts worth anything, on CNBC.
She talked about Detroit bankruptcy saying more is coming. She succes...
Ndy Onyido
Are you a landlord or an investor?
Hello BP Nation,I have asked and been asked this question over and over again by friends. I know different people have different opinions on this and in this post, I wish to generate those opinions by briefly stating ...
Nat C.
A trashed property and interesting propostion.
I recently hired a property manager to manage my Atlanta 4 bedroom house. I just received the bad news that the property has been trashed. It sounds like squatters took residence.
The property manager has ema...