Jeiby V.
HELP! With first potential investment and issues finding a mentor.
Hi BP Members! First of all I wish to thank all of the BP members that have assisted me thus far and those that will leave comments to my questions.A little about me I'm a "Newbie" to real e...
Trae Robrock
How to find market rates for hard money
I'm about to have some cash that I plan to be lending out as hard money, this isn't something I've done much in the past and was curious if there was a good resource for finding what a "market" rate is for hard money ...
Michelle Calicchio
How far do you go with backgound checks?
I have a perspective tenant who looks good on paper. He's already revealed a past bankruptcy and explained how it came about (his employer was located in the WTC and when it went down, the business folded. He tried ...
Steven Pressey
Section 8 voucher higher than fair market
I'm moving out of my primary home in a class A/B neighborhood and am considering renting to section 8. Fair market rent seems to be $1900 according to rentometer and zillow, however sec 8 voucher for my zip code 5 be...
Brock W.
Phoenix - Sell SFR and cut losses or hold the property
Hello BiggerPocketers,I'm seriously considering selling a SFR, but want to get a sanity check from you.The property: 1150 sq ft, 3/2 detached home, 2 car garage, Estimated value $140K-$145KThe money: 2 years into a 30...
Kurt S.
Anchor bolts on detached garage
Hi all. Moving to Chicago next month and I am under contract for a 2-flat in Chicago.The garage is detached and is not properly secured with anchor bolts. My questions are:Is this a code violation? I was told conflict...
Vikram C.
What is your attitude towards winners?
This is my first off-topic thread (I think) and I am starting it because I think it has a valuable lesson for newbie BP members who want to make it big.
As you guys know, I travel a lot internationally and, as a resu...
Jared Spring
Easiest way to accumulate the most single family homes with 300,000
Hi everyone. I have been reading Biggerpockets for a long time and find it to be a valuable resource. Thanks to everyone who contributes. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on the best course of a...
Ryan Adams
noob attempting tax lien investing in illinois
I'm in Illinois and the annual tax lien sale is coming in the county I live in. I've read Loftis' book and all the forum posts I could find that specifically talked about tax liens (and at least most of your blog pos...
Tom V.
LLC, rental property, taxes, argh! very confused....
Hi guys. Found the forum through google, seems like a place I can learn from.
I've been reading this forum forever, and find myself more confused than when I started. Ugh.
Anyway, I need help on understanding taxes re...