Bob Ross
Is it a good idea to build a home addition to build equity?
I want to put an addition on my home - I want more living space for my family and to change the look of my home.I am also looking to become a real estate investor. Is it an ok strategy to build the home addition, wh...
Brandon Gadish
Listing Agent or Another Agent for REO properties?
When purchasing an REO property, have you had more success getting a better price by working directly with the agent that listed the property with the bank, or do you feel that the negotiation is equivalent regardless...
Tyson Hosey
REI from a distance: Strategize or Act?
Hello BP friends!I am from the St. Louis area and have recently moved across the country, right as my REI "career" is getting started, with plans to move back to my most well known market in about 3 years. I've been r...
Andrew Reid
Is there such a thing as cashflow target? Examining a property
I am considering purchasing a 4-family property, living in a unit and refinance to remove PMI after a year or two. After the following expenses, 1) Property Tax 2) PMI 3) Hazard Insurance, it would cashflow at about $...
Jeff Betschart
Parker, CO meet up??
Is there any interest in putting together a meet up in Parker, CO area. Maybe at one of the local Breweries just to hear whatever everyone in the area is doing with real estate investing?
Akilah Smallwood
Newbie in North Carolina
Hello -My name is Akilah. My husband and I live in Durham, NC and are extremely interested in real estate investing, specifically multi-family. We have spent countless hours listening to many of the great podcasts epi...
Jonathan Bell
Can you get an HO3 insurance policy for a triplex you live in?
I'm under contract trying to purchase a duplex with a carriage home. I will be moving into the carriage home. It's an older house and it's currently fully occupied.I'm trying to get insurance for the property and it...
Jeanette Christmas
Is this deal worth the investment.
I found a duplex I want to invest in, it is in the rough part of town and need a lot of rehab. There are tenants and it rents at $800/ unit I was wondering if offering $40,000 cash is a good bet from FSBO price of $62...
Anthony Del Russo
Brand New Investor Ready To Learn
Hello!I am not too sure where to start so here's a little about myselfI am new to BiggerPockets and Real Estate Investing. I currently live in Philadelphia, PA working as a Chemical Engineer at a local petrochemical r...
Nick Boring
Capital Gains Tax on a Secondary Home
Hello BP and thanks in advance for your help!
From my understanding, secondary homes are not exempt from the capital gains tax, and if you are not renting it out then you cannot do a 1031. However, this client has h...