I am fairly new to bigger pockets and real estate investing, and excited to be a part of this community.  I have owned a single family property for a couple of years now, and it was closed in my name.  I know that I n...

One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...

I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to a direct lendi...

One of the hardest things to do in real estate is to not get emotionally attached to a property. That “perfect deal” may be anything but—and you want to find that out before you commit to the purchase. Determining pro...

How do I characterize/report the proceeds from a "flip"  in that I never actually owned?Last year I loaned my best friend money to get out from under her house. I loaned her money up front to move out and get settled ...

Hey gang! Looking for advice for a newbie in Dayton, Ohio area. Currently doing a live in rehab which is expected to be ready to list in the next 30 days. My goal is to sell this property and move to either another SF...

I am at a point in my investing where I need to network and find a partner with money or someone to invest money in deals with me. How does someone who is less sociable find people to help fund deals? Do you tend to l...

We're back in CA, just in time for the snow storm. It was just a foot of snow, but the devastation to the drought stricken trees was enormous. Here's a photo of a family members house, just as it was being rebuilt fro...

What does everyone think of these photos? My agent thinks I should hire a professional to take them, but I have always taken my own pictures and never had a problem with a house sale. However she could be right, maybe...

Hello all. I’m a REI newbie living in Andover, Massachusetts (just north of Boston). For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for business and houses – particularly the older construction you see in New Engla...