Ben Bakhshi
DO NOT USE STATE FARM - PRIVACY BREACH and INCOMPETENCE
TL;DR: State Farm just gave me full access to my uncle's State Farm account without his permission or knowledge. We have no assets in common, except we share names, partially (he is Ben, I go by Benjamin). I can see/e...
Julian Buick
Portfolio Lenders in Washington State
I just talked to Columbia Bank and they assured me that they sell all of their mortgages to FNMA and do not hold any in house. They told me they do not know of any local banks that hold any of their mortgages in house...
Carolyn Fuller
International Rent Deposits
We have a fully furnished studio apartment near a university that we want to rent to academics. Many of these academics are coming from overseas. That means getting their initial deposit can be challenging if they don...
Don Nelson
50% Rule Expenses
So I'm estimating expenses and trying to figure out the 50% rule. I'm an experienced flipper, but moving to buy and hold. I understand the need for CAPEX reserves (5% of GOI) and property management (8% GOI), taxes,...
Frank N.
Frank from Miami!
Hi Bigger Pockets Community,My name is Frank and I am a junior in college studying Accounting. I am in the middle of deciding whether to jump into real estate full time or go into accounting full time. I just listened...
Account Closed
BP Newbie from NYC / New Jersey
Hi Everyone, My name is Josh and I’m new to BP and REI as a whole. After years of “thinking” about getting into REI I’ve finally decided to face my fears and immerse myself in this world. Though I don’t plan on leavin...
Robin W.
Hoping to set things straight with rental properties
A parent split down payments with me after receiving an accident settlement at age 18 to co-own two multi-fam properties located in different states. But now over a decade later, I realize they've not been managed pro...
Ashby Tyler Cappelmann
Turnkey Property Analysis
Hey guys!I wanted to get some advice from some more experienced turnkey real estate investors. I'm currently reviewing the purchase of some turnkey properties in northeast Ohio. The company is very reputable and recom...
Ajeng (AJ) S.
Real Estate Friendly CPA in DMV area
Hi all, my husband and I are looking for a real estate friendly CPA in D.C. Md Va area, we live in Northern Virginia. We want to make sure we file our tax correctly and maximizing the return. Any recommendation is app...
Michael Willis
Seasoning of purchase money required?
If one is attempting a 1031 with Bank financing for the purchase, how do banks treat the fact that the proceeds of sale A may be used almost immediately for the purchase of sale B? My understanding is that under norma...