I've tried to search and haven't seen exactly what I am after, so I thought I would bring this to the group. After many, many years of owning our own rental properties and filing our federal returns, utilizing Schedul...

I've had an STR beach home for almost 3 years now.  The rents have been great.  A management company has been doing everything for me, and they are charging 30% !!!  I've been able to learn a lot by how they do things...

Hi BP,I have a single family home in Albany County, NY. I purchase it in December. The renovation should be complete this month. I paid cash for the property and renovation. I would like to keep it as a rental and pul...

Hello all,Wife and I are high earners with busy jobs and limited spare time (total salary >$1.2M/yr).  We don't live lavishly, pay a ton in taxes, and are making traditional investments.  Our savings are starting t...

I see most people have an llc - is there a significant reason why?

In your opinion, is 30% a reasonable fee to pay a property manager to do the following:
- Arrange for interior designer/furnishing property (actual expenses I have to pay)
- Promote/advertise rental and respond to a...

With the forums being updated we are also looking at ways to improve BiggerPockets even more. Many of you are current Pro members or free members that may have considered Pro membership. While we already have exclusiv...

Hi, this is my first post! I'm looking to buy turnkey properties in Kansas City, MO. Can anyone share pros/cons, good/bad zip codes and personal experiences? I want to hear it all! Thank you!!

I'm currently a H1B visa (Temporary Worker) holder working full time in the states, trying to start my real estate investment. My current employer is sponsoring my green card application, but the whole process will ta...

Hello fellow BP friends,I am frustrated with my property insurance and was hoping someone could guide me in the right direction.  I bought 8 out of state rental properties within the last year and have insurance on al...