Stanley Nguyen
Tax on private lending fund
I have been lending funds to a close friend of mine for a rate of 8%. I got a 1099-INT from him to file my tax, which I paid a big portion out of 8% (effectively around 6% after paying the gov). Is there a better wa...
Jesse Houser
Real Estate vs Other Investments
Hi all!So I've been talking with my wife about the benefits to real estate investing vs. other forms of investing (stocks, bonds, annuities, etc.). She leans very much towards those forms of investing because it is wh...
David C.
When deals are really just "overpriced offerings"
To the group: As more and more "deals" cross my desk and I perform underwriting, I find that the vast majority of these deals are simply overpriced offerings - even in lousy locations, Cap Rates are around 3-4%. Mos...
Bryan Hancock
Inflation - Does It Really Help REI?
I am reading a book on hyperinflation and depression right now. This seems to be a popular target with all of the mess going on so I figured I would try to educate myself some more. The author is a renowned REI auth...
Douglas Skipworth
Do you track your net worth?
I'm teaching a class on buy and hold real estate investing in Memphis and I'm looking for some real life examples to share with the students.Here's the brief background on my question below.I believe 2 things.1. Peopl...
Nichole Wall
My first deal...need help figuring out how to analyze...Need feedback
Ok BP friends...I've spent quite some time analyzing this deal. I still have some due diligence to do like go out and take a contractor on the property to see if it needs any fixing up. First question to that...should...
Alicia Marks
Have a question you'd like asked on the BiggerPockets podcast?
Do you have a question you'd like answered by David Greene or another expert on a BiggerPockets podcast? We'd love for you to contribute! You can submit your info here: https://airtable.com/shr2uOqeO...
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Jason Baik
30 Days of Free Multifamily Underwriting Tips
My last post about my start in real estate got a decent amount of traction and I'm looking to continue providing some value to those starting out.
I'm a former data scientist and my superpower on teams is underwritin...
Erin Hong
Does a 40% Down Payment Ever Make Sense?
Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...
Chris Kittle
Questions to ask on an 8-plex
Good morning!I have identified an 8-plex that I am strongly considering purchasing. This would be my first foray into multi-family of any kind and I want to be sure I'm not missing something. So far the costs that I...