Chris Koch
What to do in the first couple years of a new self directed IRA?
Just opened my first SD-IRA for REI, deposited 2017's $5500, and converted to Roth. Plan to do this again in 2018. It'll be maybe a few more years until I have enough in there to buy a turnkey rental (our primary RE...
Christopher M Miller
Best steps to take when contractor overcharges for materials
My wife and I have a rental property in San Antonio, Texas (Go Spurs Go!!!). We've had a new tenant move in and hired a contractor remotely (we live on the East Coast) to mend to a few issues. The previous tenant di...
Sharon D.
Converting personal residence to rental--tax questions
We bought a home in 2016. Moved out in July of 2021 and started a very drawn out rehab project. Finally got the place listed as an STR in December of 2022 and have been booked solid ever since.At what point do I sta...
Jin Lee
If BiggerPockets had "groups" like Facebook would you use them?
I've noticed a fair number of investors, even those who use BP, don't use Facebook or other social media. This got me thinking that a "groups" feature on BP so we can form and run groups to organize, communicate, shar...
Moises Guerra Garcia
Can a real estate agent refuse to send the offer I proposed?
Hi! Recently I spotted a property priced at $600k. The property had come down from $1.2m. I proposed to my agent that we make an offer for $550k. The real estate agent refused and claimed her/his time is valuable. Wha...
Jessie Lawton
Im new to real estate, and need advice
Wanting to start out wholesaling and turn to investing in rental and for positive cash flow, any advice?
Tanya F.
Estate planning: Trust or Will with rental properties
Just curious what a typical mom-and-pop landlord out there goes for when it comes to estate planning. We don't have an LLC and don't plan to. I've seen older threads here entitled "Trust or LLC", but not "trust or wi...
Trent K.
How to get a hold of apartment building owners?
Hi all I'm new in the investing space but i know enough to know that marketing is a HUGE part of being a successful real estate investor. (Wholesalers know my pain lol) I'm trying to figure out the best practices when...
Jeff Licciardi
Chicago
I am looking for some mentor-type investors/wholesalers in the Chicago area.
REI will be a part time endeavor for a few years while I continue my career in advertising. I have a great background with companies like ...
Tyler Lay
Can you be honest as a wholesaler?
Hey Everyone!
I am curious as to how you guys let a seller know you are a wholesaler without causing friction with them. I believe you should be honest with everyone and not try to hide anything, but how do approach ...