Angelo Cortez
Maximizing W2 Tax Deductions - Quit second job or keep working 2 jobs or STR?
I have two W2 jobs. W2 income is total ~300k/year. I already co-owning a duplex, but the VA loan is under my friend's name, so I don't think I can quite deduct that yet; I have helped with furnishing / renovating one ...
Asad Shaikh
HELP: Wholesaling Infill Urban Lots in A Competitive Market
Good morning BiggerPockets,Quick introduction- my name is Asad. I’m a licensed realtor in Tampa, and have been licensed for two years. After a relatively successful second year, I’ve saved a good sum of money and feel...
Harry Brodsky
Temple University Student Housing
Hi BP!I live in NYC, and I am looking to invest in the Philadelphia market. I've been focusing on Brewerytown and the Temple University area. I have a partner who lives in Philly and would manage the rentals. I'm awar...
Brian Jurvelin
Would you start a new self-directed IRA to hold long term real estate investments?
I came across this BP forum post from a few years back discussing the merits of cashing out a 401k to invest in real estate. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/7460... There was some good discussion but the...
Ashley Guzman
Discount Mortgages/Notes: Buying, Trading, Selling
Hi, my name is Ashley Guzman and I am a new investor. I have recently become aware of a strategy involving discount mortgages or notes. The strategy intrigues me and I completely understand the concept. I am also we...
Ryan Ahlgrim
Are Open Houses Worth It?
I've been an investor for a few years mostly acquiring rental properties. I started this year focusing on flips and have my first one listed for sale. I've heard it said you never find a buyer at an open house. They'r...
Yannie Ko
Going to quit my landlord job, what you would tell me now?
Hi all,I’ve been self managed my 2 rental properties for a while and start thinking of selling one of them because I’m so tired of finding a good tenants and deal with them. Good tenants seem hard to find nowadays. Hi...
Mark Welp
County Deed Recording
Hello,Quick question. This is probably somewhere in the thread, but wanted to ask. I am getting ready to purchase a note where neither the seller nor myself lives in the state where the property is. All of the pape...
Suzanne P.
How to find local project managers for flips & how to pay them?
My partner and I are both located in Canada and have recently taken some extensive training programs on flipping in the United States. In order to get started, we would be looking for for local project managers to joi...
Christopher Jason Lloyd
Non-licensed Consulting fee
Hey Everyone!Came across something very odd recently. I recently had a client in negotiations with a seller on a pretty solid deal. Won't go into the details but great cash flow. He brought this to another investor fo...