Michael Clark
Question about taxes/ searching for a R.E friendly CPA to do my return
Hello all! I’m looking for a CPA to do my taxes that is knowledgeable about all things real estate. I’m a realtor and was asking my current accountant about depreciating my residential property and writing that off ag...
Eric Reichelt
Best use of 20k
Hello all,
My name is Eric and I am from Berkley Michigan. My wife and I are in our early thirties with a one year old girl. We have discussed and agree that long term rentals are the path we want to go down. I have ...
Carlos M.
LANDLORD HORROR STORY
Hey BP hope all is well,
I went through a terrible experience this past week and wanted to share it with the BP community in the hopes that some people may learn from it.
I say this with much regret but over the wee...
Jack Lee
Should I Attend a Meetup with Minimal Knowledge?
Hi everyone, I’m just getting started on my real estate journey and have spent the past few months learning through podcasts, BiggerPockets resources, and The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop. I keep hearing fr...
Jacob Anderson
Is it foolish to use a HELOC for a down payment on a rental property?
Hello, I'm looking for some advice. I found a property in my area that would produce decent cash flow and appreciation; however, I would have to use funds from a HELOC on a different rental property for the down payme...
Ed Long
How Do You Decide If a Borrower Is a Good Fit?
When you’re deciding whether to lend to someone, what do you look at first? Is it their credit score, their track record with loans, or the investment they’re trying to fund? Do you rely more on the deal itself or the...
Real estate investing offers a roadmap to financial freedom, but it’s far from easy. If you’re feeling the stress of ownership, whether it’s due to a difficult tenant or unforeseen expenses, you may be ready to throw ...
The 2024 housing market was nothing short of "wild," to put it lightly. We came from years of unprecedented growth, rock-bottom mortgage rates, and fiery homebuyer demand. While some predicted a housing market crash, ...
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for—our 2025 housing market predictions! We’re sharing where we think home prices, interest rates, and real estate will be over the next year. But we’re not just talking about 2025. W...
Jeremiah Dye
Dress for success, really matter??
Hello all! I was just thinking before I go to a new small bank and inquire about financing and opening new accounts, how important are the clothes I wear? Let me tell you about my everyday work attire, I’m blue collar...