Rodney Miller
When does an investment become a security?
I was under the impression that when you pool together investors on a syndicated deal, you have essentially created a security. I was having lunch with a local syndicator with several deals going and he told me that ...
Mike Campbell
How to structure a contract deal for a 1.6m property 21units
Ok here’s the deal, 21 units, 1.6m, owners have had for 30 years, wanting to retire.I have read all kinds of articles and post regarding how somebody else has accomplished this type of deal,Cant remember all the fine ...
Jimmy Wilson
Real Estate Professional for tax purposes question
I have a question that I am hopeful someone here will know. For tax purposes, the real estate professional designation is something that is very helpful if you are an investor. Would a home inspector be able to clai...
Elizabeth Davis
Job change, any suggestions?
I would like to find a job that has some connection to RE and/or REI. My current job provides a good income, which I need in order get started investing. However, my time would be better spent working in a place where...
Rich Davis
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation???
It seems that when listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts, I hear the same logic, both from the hosts and the guests (mostly), that as a midsize (5-20) multi unit investor, Cash flow plays a secondary role to appreciati...
Ashel Fernando
Neighborhood Rental Demand and Rent-to-Value Ratios
Hello BP Community,I'm new to real estate investing and have chosen Pittsburgh to purchase my first rental investment property.I am from out-of-state so i'm too familiar with the rental demand of different neighborhoo...
Zac Tiburzi
What is your "One Thing"?
Hey guys! I just got my realtor license and I'm trying to build a flipping business in South Florida. I just got finished reading " The One Thing" by Gary Keller and am struggling to figure it out. I was wondering for...
Nicholas Misch
Am I missing something using only the BP calculators?
Hey BP family,I have been doing a lot of study about the BP calculators (especially the Buy and hold), that Brandon Turner has developed. My question is if I input all of the information as accurate as is possible int...
Nicholas Broussard
401k Rollover Options
Folks,Are there any other options for utilizing my 401k besides a SD-IRA? Here's the situation, I was laid off last week, so I'm jumping into REI full time. I have other capital to use as well, but I also have to cons...
Shawn Jarman
so cal is too expensive, new to investing in phoenix, az
hey guys my name is shawn jarman, i am a 23 year old welder that lives in ventura county, ca. it kind of goes without saying that if you are young, there's no way of breaking into real estate unless you inherit pro...