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Do I need a CPA? ANSWER INSIDE
As your income and real estate portfolio grow, reaching the $150,000 marks in my opinion the beginning of your financial journey into real estate. It's at this juncture where you likely have around 20-40k saved up, an...
Jake Andronico
Thoughts on Dave Ramsey?
I was NOT a fan at first, but some of his principles (though not all) have resonated with me. Curious to hear everyone's thoughts.
Tim Czarkowski
Purchase an HOA Lien?(On purpose this time)
I had someone bring up an interesting business plan after my recent trouble with purchasing a HOA lien that was thought to be a first mortgage. The idea would be to purchase HOA Liens and then rent the property out ti...
Jaxi West
Promissory Note or Deed of Trust - which is better to sign?
Hi
Investing with a guy who needs the money to rehab a house. Not a super large amount.
Deed of Trust ties me to the house/title. I am a silent owner until the work is done and we file with the title compan...
Robert M.
Parents loaned me down payment for duplex, I sold it, now who pays capital gains?
In 2016 my parents loaned me the down payment for a rental property ($150k toward a $600k duplex in a midsize East Coast city). There were no formal terms or expectations - it was just "here's the money, don't be dumb...
Karen S.
making a cash offer without a realtor
Hello everyone.We have a great realtor that we work with, but we are also interested in making an offer for a house that is not currently on the MLS or up for sale even. I know that people do this everyday, but I want...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: Depreciation - myths & reality
Years ago, I was at a CPA conference, and the lecturer finished 30 minutes early. Unheard of, I know, but it did happen. He asked us what we wanted to learn in the remaining 30 minutes. And 300 CPAs in the room almost...
Tony Marcelle
Does Bigger Pockets provide FULL information about notes?
I see other note investors are asking for life savings to pay for their courses on how to buy mortgage notes. I was wondering if Bigger Pockets might have books, courses, webinars, podcasts, or something that explains...
Charles Granja
Owners title insurance
Does anyone have any data on what % of properties have issues with title during a 5-7 year hold? Or any data that they can bring to the conversation that supports the decision on obtaining owner's title insurance? (Li...
Jorge G.
I have a few bucks but horrible credit score. How do I start?
Hey everyone,I just signed up for bigger pockets and I am interested in getting started in real estate investing. I just finished reading 'How to Invest in Real Estate' and frankly, the book left me with more question...