Hello BP Community,My name is Chris and I currently reside in San Mateo, CA. I got married about a month ago and my wife and I are interested in pursuing real estate investing as a way to generate passive income (shou...

Hi All,I have been a fan of the bigger pockets podcast for some time now.  I have listened to it passively for too long and am taking the steps to get the ball rolling.  I am a recent college graduate in the SD, Ca ar...

Hi everyone! Just looking for clarification on this concept.
If I were to use the First time homebuyer program to help with purchasing purposes and then get a hard money lender for renovations to attempt BRRRR strat...

I just secured financing through a HELOC. I think my price limit will be about $120,000 for the purchase and rehab. What characteristics do I look for in a rehab house that will allow me to add the most value? I get l...

Hi!I have 6 months savings, I have never owned a home, and I have only about $14k in a HYSA (not including my IRA). My current career (RN), while a good job/salary for now, does not have a great projected salary incre...

Hi everyone, I'm sure you've all heard it before, but FEAR is simply false emotions appearing real. Whenever I start to feel intimidated or overwhelmed, I just tell myself that these feelings don't have to exist if I...

My accountant has taken the position that health insurance premiums for full-time, self-employed real estate investors are not deductible on Schedule E since real estate is not technically considered a business ...

Hi all -I have spent the past year saving for a downpayment, figuring out my investment strategy ( 3 BR/2BA buy and hold rentals), and target market (Murfreesboro TN). I am now ready to make a move in the next 2-3 mon...

One of my HOA's in Arizona is proposing a drastic change to the CC&R's and has put this out to vote of the community. In order for it to pass, it would require a 2/3 consent of the neighborhood. It will be toug...

Hello BP Community,
I have a question regarding my triplex in Ocala, FL. The property needs a new roof, a new parking lot, and a few other minor improvements to enhance its performance. While I have sufficient liquid...