Kyle A. Isaacs
Why do Active Duty service members make a Class-A tenant?
As a former Active Duty Army Officer, I had the opportunity to invest in properties throughout the southeast since 2008. After reflection, there is one highlight that sticks out since that timeframe, my properties ha...
Lucas Mills
On the subject of cash flow and self-sustaining properties...
Recently, I've been experiencing some confusion as it relates to cash flow, expenses, and the concept of self-sustaining properties.At some indeterminate point in the future, I want to have replaced my monthly w2 inco...
John Lyszczyk
Why is Lumber so Expensive?
I noticed some BiggerPockets members asking about the rising cost in lumber and plywood, and given my background, I figured I wood (haha) weigh in on this subject. I currently work for a lumber company and I primarily...
Nicole Jacobson
Newer Young Investor Confused on How to Proceed
I grew up watching my parents invest in real estate, and grow their net worth this way. I have had the opportunity to dabble myself, and how recently purchased a few homes, but concerned I am missing the boat on how I...
Devon Martin
Do you use a contractor for rehabs? Why or why not?
My plan is to house hack a MFH for my first investment. I’m 21 years old and have never lived away from mom and dad, so doing so will not only be my first experience with REI and being a LL, but also living on my own....
Suresh Kannan
How did you transition into becoming an Active Syndicator?
As with anything else, its scary to get into leading a syndication as a Sponsor, 1. How is your experience so far?2. What was your trigger/motivation?Looking forward to hearing your story!!
Garrett Canter
LLC Structure to simplify Taxes and Operations
Hello All,I am getting to the point in my real-estate portfolio where the taxes are getting a little unruly. I have 4 rentals that are each held in a separate LLC for maximum asset protection (I know there seems to be...
Account Closed
kitchen renovation with tenants still living there
I plan to renovate one of the kitchens in the duplex i own but i have to do it while my tenants are still living there...and in one weekend. Has anyone had experience with this situation? I'd like to do the cabinet...
Christina Tkacs
Calculation question... first timer
I'm running some calculations on a duplex that I'm looking at, and things don't seem to be adding up. This is my first real estate venture, so I want to pose the question to the community for advice.The duplex is in ...
Donald Taite