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Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Randi Williams. I am a south Louisiana transplant who’s lived in Atlanta for 14 years. I am an elementary teacher and recently finished a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction....
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Dear BP,I started reading about REI, and there are so many ways to Invest in Real Estate, I listened to several of the podcasts, and people have succeeded in different ways of Investing, Multi home, Single home, Comme...
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Is it recommended to get a CPA who can handle my state/federal taxes and investment properties? I would like to find someone who can do both but I live in Los Angeles and am looking to invest in Louisiana. Any recomme...
I have an aging duplex purchased in 2012 with substantial gains and I'm considering cashing out to build a 4plex. Would this be considered a "like kind" exchange in the eyes of Almighty IRS b/c it's a new construction...
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Hello, I am considering out of state (out of California) investment in Chicago area. I connected with a few turnkey providers, but they seem to focus on the C neighborhoods, like Hazel Crest. I am more interested in u...
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Good Evening BP!My Name is Mark. I am currently living in Downey California and will be moving to Spanaway Washington in the next few weeks. Im 30 years of age and Im pretty new to REI. I have been learning as i go as...
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My husband and I just bought a property last week in the North Avondale area. It is a quadplex in a low-income area. We have met several neighbors who have been very welcoming. We are excited to become a bigger par...
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Hi folks,I am in contract on my next deal in Oakland, CA. I would appreciate your advice on whether there are any gotchas that would prevent me from executing my plan.Purchase price: $250,000 (paying all cash)Closi...
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This is my first deal as well as my first post in the forums, so here it goes!I bought a SFH in St. Paul, MN back in October of 2014. Just a little over 2 years in I wanted to share my success story as an inspiration ...
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Hello,I was hoping to find some advise on a good real estate CPA around the Albany or Corvallis Oregon area. If you know anyone please let me know. Thanks Grady