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Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...
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You can boost your equity by reducing expenses - but will you try?
Help fill the Innovation Shortfall by accepting my dare to reduce your rental's expenses by the equivalent of $100 per month AND providing supportin...
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I would love to get a discussion going over this topic to see what other "in the know" armchair economists think. This chart shows mortgage interest rates over the past 30 days. Rates are directly tied to the 10-Year ...
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We are closing in a few days on a bi-level duplex. [It is currently empty] Both units have a space for a small stackable washer/dryer BUT there are no dryer ducts/exhausts/vent AND in the upstairs unit the plug would ...
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Hey BP! I bought a house at a foreclosure auction at the court house steps last year. I thought it was a great BRRRR deal since I bought for 50K and it has a ARV of 205K, however I wasn't expecting the inside to be as...
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We have 20% down for 2 STRs and will self manage from Arizona. Where are you investing next?
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Hello everyone.
I'm 28 years old, working in the hedge fund industry in NYC and would like to start investing in real estate. I've always felt somewhat drawn to real estate ever since I was very young and am ...