Christian Drbal
spouse as LLC for tax benefits
I'm a full time W2 worker opening an REI LLC and want to ensure maximizing tax benefits for investment expenses under the LLC. I have my wife listed as 50% owner of the LLC as she is not employed. Does she need to b...
Jason Malabute
Massive Houston Apartment Default: Is the Multifamily Market in Trouble?
The recent default of Houston apartment-building investor, Applesway Investment Group, has raised concerns about the impact of rising interest rates on real estate investments. The company borrowed nearly $230 million...
Will F.
Solar in Rentals?
Hey does anyone have solar in their rental properties?If so what is the best way to go-- finance or buy it outright? I'm in southern california.
Roberto Melgar
Young REI looking for advice on how to start up in the industry
Hello Everyone, I am a new member to Bigger Pockets and I just wanted to get some opinions on my current situation. So I am 19 years old and live in Kansas, but go to school in Missouri. I am currently a student in co...
Nancy DeSocio
Do you include garage income in property analysis?
Good morning!We might make an offer on a multi-family property, and it's not a great deal (wait...don't judge me yet!).What makes the property unique is that there is a separate 6-car garage in which all of the garage...
Jeff Weissman
Can self-directed IRA buy/sell real estate?
If so, I assume all cash flow (in & out...that is, income and expenses) must come into and be paid out of the IRA account, yes?
Advantages/disadvantages?
Carl Jung
Martial Arts Studio Tenant - Liability Issues? Sale Issues?
I have a commercial property with 5 units that is part of three phase shopping center. I have a martial arts studio interested in leasing one of the units. Should I be concerned about increased liability and/or it bei...
Justin S.
Kinda Crazy Thought?
Hey BP. I've been spending some time analyzing my costs, and as I begin to make the switch to living off of my real estate income, I'm looking at ways to make more or save more. Currently I own two apartment buildings...
Jose Perez
New from California
Hello BP!I am thrilled to become part of a community of like-minded people. To begin my introduction, I am a young (future) investor from southern California interested in learning as much as necessary before diving i...
Adam Rees
Contigency plans for purchasing commercial real estate
I have not cut my teeth on a buy and hold yet. But have good opportunity with an extremely motivated seller. on a two level 1938sqft top and 1938sqft bottom level and 3/4 of it is already built out. He has a place lis...