Sadie Martinez
Manufactured home on tax deed
I recently bought a property at a tax sale, .50 acres with a manufactured home. It turns out the manufactured home is actually personal property and was erroneously listed together with the land on which the home is l...
Jay C.
Building costs/fees/hassle on Oahu
My question is whats it like to build on the Island. I am in Wa State now and thinking about putting my needs/lumber ect into a container and shipping the whole house over and build it there. I know there is a shortag...
Natalie Schanne
Can I do a 1031 election myself? Settlement proceeds
I’m used to thinking about hiring 1031 companies if I’m selling a property and want to buy another one sometime in the future, but might not know which one yet. The 1031 company holds my sales proceeds.
I’m selling a...
Erin Wicomb
The difference between a REIT and a Private RE Syndication?
I had a client ask me today what the difference was between a REIT and a private real estate syndication. We talked about it for a bit so I thought I would share some key thoughts with you guys!REIT: REAL ESTATE INVES...
Ben Forbus
Is This a Good Deal?
Happy Friday everyone! I'm looking into a couple properties around northeast Dallas, TX and I'm hoping you can tell me if I'm looking at my numbers right for one of them. This would be my first deal in a rental prope...
Drew Kenwood
Real Estate Crowdfunding & self directed IRAs
Hello: I've been hearing alot of news about crowdfunding sites for real estate lately and several of my former business partners have been bragging about their ROIs (10-12%) using their self directed IRSa. I've heard ...
Eric James
Withdraw money from 403 (b) with penalty?
My current and past employers have 403 (b) retirement plans. I have put a certain percentage of my salary into the plan and they add 128%. The employer contributions became mine permanently after I worked at the jobs ...
Connor Heim
Looking for first deal -- searching tax records
Howdy!I'm a new-ish BP member and I'm looking to purchase a condo in Sarasota, Florida for personal use and to offer as a vacation rental. I've found a community that I like and that allows 1-week minimum rentals (pa...
Aneela Qamar
How to put an offer for wholesale
Hi my name is Aneela and I am in Katy, Tx. My husband and I recently invested some money in a workshop and then some. I have no experience in real estate while he is an architect and right now in construction manageme...
John Claborn
BRRRR Transaction With Zero Money Out of Pocket
Good morning! I wanted to share a story of the first rental our family purchased this past February. I owe it all to Bigger Pockets and the BRRRR strategy.My brother-in-law (realtor) found a house that was basically i...