So i understand you can record the structure portion of the property as depreciation as a paper expense.  But do I have to?  I expect the cash flow to be so small that taking the depreciation makes no difference.  If ...

im about ready to make my first investment. ive analyzed the market in the area im looking. checked into the economy, browsed houses in that area. ive also done many calculations on my financial situation to ensure i ...

Hello,
I need help with long-term financial strategy questions for me and my family and hope the folks on this forum can help. Here is my financial summary:
* Both me and my wife have W2 incomes (AGI > 400K). Mos...

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4 unit property - 3 are tenant occupied, I will live in the 4th
$370k purchase price
$3200 monthly income
$19k in seller assisted closing costs
$11k - 3% buyers agent fee toward cl...

Hello BP community. I am a foreigner that is currently looking to invest in the Los Angeles real estate market to hold for cash flow. I would appreciate any form of information regarding the current Los Angeles market...

I've been looking at homes in the Poconos/East Stroudsburg area of Pennsylvania. The properties there seem to have taken a huge dive and not recovered well. I am look to capitolize on the drop and buy my first home fo...

As an investor, how can I lift any foreclosure-related burdens off my realtor?

She’s very knowledgeable with useful connections, however prefers luxury, high-class properties for obvious reasons (higher profits for ...

Hello, My name is Max and I am graduating college within the next year. When I graduate, I will be moving to Manhattan, NYC where I am hopefully working. I am looking to get started in my real estate journey through h...

Hi everyone - My husband and I reside in CA and looking to purchase our first STR. Any tips/pros and cons on where to invest which will provide good cashflow? We will hire a property manager so that will be 20% commis...

Hey everyone!I’ve been a lurker on BP for several months and decided it’s time to get serious. I’m a 39 year old software engineer from Northern Virginia. I’m new to investing, although my wife and I had a rental cond...