Keith Bloemendaal
I'm a home builder but want to build my own portfolio: Buy and Hold or Build and Hold?
I'm new to the forum (thanks to all that are so active and open!), and am just starting my own home building business, I am also looking to build a portfolio over time (no hurry) starting in 2016. My goals include me ...
Account Closed
Found an off market deal. Need help
Hi Everyone,I recently found an off market deal and will be touring the property on Thursday. They are asking 150k for a 2 unit that needs some rehab. I have a realtor but i assume since the deal is off market they wo...
Vinay C.
My first deal - Los Angeles (LA) - House hacking with buy & hold
Hello BiggerPockets Family,I wanted to share my first purchase that I closed in LA back in August 2017. Now that the dust has settled, here is my story. I hope this reminds beginners like me that it is possible to pur...
Riad Ali
Advice on using current rental property to fund other deals
Hello everyone, this is my first post. I recently decided to get started on investing in real estate. I have read a couple books and articles, browsed the forums and am listening to podcasts. Still have a lot to learn...
Joey Hampton
Hard Money to Purchase Rental Property!
I am wanting some advise/suggestions on what to use or how to purchase a property that is going to be used for rental purposes. I have recently purchased my own home at $80,000 and used an FHA loan, so I'm tied up in ...
Josh K
GC Costs
Hi all - I'm a new investor here and am just starting out. I want to get into rehabbing properties and for my first one I want to flip my own house prior to moving in. Since I plan to live there for at least the first...
Dom Radcliffe
Help to analyze STR purchase
Hello everyone,I purchased a 5BR/5BA townhome with private pool in Davenport resort community for STR use and occasional personal vacation use. I am looking to self manage with a local team for ops/cleaning and some a...
Matthew Law
Help! Being dragged kicking and screaming into my first wholesale
Hey BP folks!My wife and I are brand new at this. We were laser-focused on executing lease options in the "pretty houses" business in the Maryland-close-to-DC region, mostly because wholesaling just doesn't seem as ap...
Angelo Cortez
Closing STR in December, but won't get STR permit until January. (STR W2 Taxes)
As title says - I'm closing on an STR in December, but I likely won't get the STR permit for it (Sacramento) until January. Is there a way I can still get the tax deductions for 2023? What if I furnished it in 2023 an...
Nikko Tountas
Private lender money
Hey guys,So I am just getting into the real estate investing industry and am looking to purchase a few properties. I have a private money lender I can turn to for covering the down payment on the properties. What I’m ...