![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2135288/small_1653935164-avatar-chrisb1250.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am new to BP but am finding a lot of good information on the site. I purchased my townhouse in the SF Bay Area in 2015 for about $750,000. I could sell it today for around 1.1 million after making a few minor impr...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2776981/small_1695231448-avatar-jnicci.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have never sold a home, but I am considering selling one of my long-term rental single-family homes which needs some repairs and updating. I don't know how to figure out which renovations are worth doing to get goo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/609859/small_1621493738-avatar-jakemires.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I need to write off about 40,000 in real estate sales income. Does anyone have any tips for larger write-offs that I can take advantage of before the end of the year? I took the entire cost of a new truck last year an...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2485172/small_1695000784-avatar-galitg3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
And which improvements are NOT worth it?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/243304/small_1621435733-avatar-kgillock.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey ya'll! Just wondering if some Tulsa investors could comment on the rental market there? I'm a Tulsa native and see a lot of potential growth there. Living in Denver currently and just wondering if most people i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/276170/small_1621440896-avatar-ryanking13.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am getting into wholesaling and the first response from my direct mail was the property I am about to show you. It looks like a tear down but I am wondering if the lot value and shed would would be worth making an o...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/132679/small_1661504318-avatar-carriec.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Getting calls from my ads! I’m excited - this will be the first seller I’ve met with.
Received a call from a couple who cannot afford their house payments. Will rent another home since their credit is not goo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/715489/small_1636850177-avatar-danan4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have read about 20 posts regarding skip tracing and see about the same 10 companies come up.I have a home office but I am looking for a service for phone numbers that works at least 50% of the time with proper infor...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/512568/small_1621480371-avatar-calebvt9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Originally - I planned not to post anything until I have a full story to tell. However I figured I'd go ahead and post an update on what seems to be turning into a great first REI success story for me. I started the j...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1104324/small_1621508941-avatar-taylorc78.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The home we live in has appreciated significantly since we bought it 4 years ago. At 85% of our ltv we would have just over $80k to work with. I am actively looking for my first real estate investment opportunity but ...