Hi Everyone,Situation: Right now I am working in the San Fernando Valley (just north of Los Angeles) and living in Santa Clarita Valley (just north of San Fernando Valley). I own a 2b2b condo in Santa Clarita which I ...

Hello everyone,I was recently offered a job in Cambridge MA - my wife is adamant we live in a nice home in a good school district. The problem is meeting those criteria in an area like Cambridge (if you do not want a ...

When analyzing a multi family property for potential house hack, should I expect cash flow in the first year or would it be acceptable to not cash flow until I move out? Does this also mean the 2% test and 50% rule wo...

Hello i am just starting out in real estate. I would ideally like to get a 4-8 unit complex and rent out individual apartments but if i have to start with just a 4 bedroom home that is fine. My question is  have heard...

Do I analyze it the same as a straight income property?

Hello Everyone! Im a newbie looking to get into the world of real estate investing. I currently live in RI. The house prices seem a little too high for my comfortability to begin I mean I don't mind because I know how...

About 2.5 years ago I purchased my first home and took advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit. The terms of the tax credit required that I live in the house as my primary residence for a period of 3 years....

Hi,
I am a complete newbie. So here is my situation.
I am about to graduate and I have accepted an offer with a starting salary of $72000 with a note that the salary will increase to $80k in 1-2 years if I pass t...

I'm 21 years old and want to invest in my first property.  I have some money for a decent down payment and would like to buy a duplex that I plan to occupy one side on and rent the other.  However the cost of property...

Hi all, This is my 1st post on BP! Im looking into selling our primary residence a Single Family home in San Diego CA. My goal is to sell our home and defer taxes using 1031 exchange or section 121 ( I'm not sure whic...