Joseph Barbaretta
Early tax question -- Do I deduct my expenses if...
So, I'm in the middle of flipping a house. Its taking longer to get it on market than I'd like. It probably won't close until after the new year. So, if all my expenses happen this year and I sell the house next ye...
Glen Washington
How to structure a lease option deal
Could anyone please tell me which forms are involved and what are the steps for filling out the paperwork with the seller and buyer, when it comes to a lease option purchase deal?
Marky Suazo
Hindsight is 20/20: Things I wish I did better
Financial freedom. Like many of the biggerpockets members, this is the concept that first attracted me to real estate investing. I started off by searching for the top real estate investment books a newbie investor sh...
Bill F.
City Water &Sewer vs Septic and Well
Hoping to tap into the vast experience of BP to get some real world knowledge. In my very limited research into MHP, specifically screening parks to make offers on, I keep hearing a number of successful park owners (J...
David Harrison
STR La Quinta good move?
Seeking input on whether a short term rental in the la Quinta area, specifically PGA West is a good move. While I know the rental would rent I am unsure with the high homeowners association fees and other expenses if ...
Joe P.
Deal Analysis - Gloucester City NJ (again!)
I originally posted this a couple of weeks ago with some updated numbers. My initial cash-on-cash seems low, but I can't tell if I have too many dollars allocated towards property management (I'll be managing it mysel...
Kyle Anderson
Seattle Strategy Advice
Hi all,I've been lurking around the forums for a while and trying to pinpoint the best way for me to get started investing in real estate. I think I have it nailed down to two potential strategies and I'd like to get ...
Dave W.
potential mentor--what red flags should I look out for?
A couple of weeks ago, I was at a local car wash waiting for my truck, & I called a mortgage broker about some info I sent him to get pre-qualified for a loan. A man standing nearby overheard part of my conversati...
Sean Bramble
STR ground-up construction mentorship/ coaching/ mastermind
I'm interested in education/ coaching programs that focus on ground up construction for short term rentals. Here are the courses I'm aware of:- Kai Andrew's "Land Hacker" program- Alex Jarbo's "Build Don't Buy Short T...
Lisa P.
Do you give a rent discount if one room unusable?
We had a water heater leak that flooded one of the kids bedrooms. Dry wall and carpet are being replaced so the 2 kids have to share a room. Do you ever give a rent discount in this type of situation. Right now the...