Can you put the real estate taxes on your schedule A while the property is undergoing renovations, before the property is placed in-service?  I was under the impression that you cannot, that they must be added to the ...

On another post which we kind of derailed, we got into discussing creative financing techniques and clauses some of us use in notes secured by real estate. You can read more about it here:

Original "Motivatio...

Our Director of Operations, @Scott Trench , is quite young in the grand scheme of things.But his experience level raises his age considerably, and his thought processes show just how wise-beyond-his-years he truly is....

I have read that now its only legal to invest 10% of your liquid net worth in a trust deed in California. So if you want to buy a 100k trust deed you need to have a cool million in the bank. I have also read that yo...

Hey folks...I am looking for a strong/proven mentoring/coaching program geared towards investing in tax liens and deeds.  I have learned the theoretical basics, but want to avoid the "big" mistakes by connecting with ...

So I just finished doing all the calculations for this flip. Man it was a beast. Almost 10 months from close to close and a huge project for a first time flipper.So here's what I got:I had a call from a direct mail ca...

I have closed a property yesterday that I took a hit on... it was my first loss in 3 years and over 250 transactions that I funded. Take away... BP member good talker bad in execution.. I went and met with him in Atla...

I have been listening and reading about this “infinity banking concept” and found it really interesting. Anybody currently using this? Pros and cons?

Hello - I am new investor that recently started an llc with a partner to invest in buy and holds, and flips if the opportunity is right. I work a full time job with good income and great credit.

I have borro...

And who typically pays...closing costs? title fees? title insurance? surveys? etc. etc....