Hello, my name is Chris Jenkins.  I live in Hampton, VA within Hampton Roads and I'm 29 years old.  I am just starting this venture of becoming a Real Estate Investor and seeking knowledge and networking to build a b...

Hello,I've had great tenants in the property for a year now.  It is a new construction home built a couple years back.  No pets.  But very active little kids.  Lease renewal was just sent out for signature.  What reco...

Hello, just a little background, I just started looking into real estate investing not too long ago and am still very much in my research and learn as much as I can phase. So any help, advice, or guidance will be extr...

Hi everyone, I am planning on making an offer on a multi-family property using the equity in my home. The home is paid off already. So, I wanted to know what would be the best way for me to take out money to pay for t...

Hello, Bigger Pockets! I am a new investor looking for some advice. I currently own a single family home that was originally a duplex but was converted to a single family home in Minneapolis, MN. My fiance and I are w...

We are considering replacing the flooring in a 1,000 sq ft town home. Is it better to use carpet or lament flooring?

 I live in california and have been speaking to my CPA about creating an LLC for purchasing property. He advised against in for properties in california because of the associated costs/tax with little extra benefit. I...

Hello all,I am a homeowner looking to supplement my income by purchasing a second home, preferably a duplex, and renting it out. The only problem is I only have $15K saved. I am looking to purchase properties in the 5...

Here is my scenario:- I sell my duplex which I owned for 7 years - I lived in the 2/3 portion and use the remaining 1/3 for rental all 7 years- Selling price 1 mil.- Am I correct that I can 1031 the 1/3 rental portion...

...with a 2 year old llc (no rental income) and no primary? Just based on these 2 parameters.

Also, whats the chronology for turning a primary into a rental?