![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/91676/small_1696804905-avatar-fernj.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Guys,
Brand new here, with a question:
Can hard money lending be considered a small business, where expenses can be deducted -- just like any other business? I thought this was a given until I started reading ab...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/622376/small_1621494005-avatar-lloyds4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Economic Update
(Monday, April 26, 2021)
While the nation was focused on a Minneapolis courtroom last week, there was also history emanating from a Los Angeles courtroom. A federal judge overseeing a sprawling la...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/181421/small_1621431468-avatar-preston_c.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
They are trying to make wholesaling illegal and also in this bill it states that if the real estate commission finds you guilty they can decide the fine or penalty. Of course this bill has been written by a realtor th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/421002/small_1621450704-avatar-michaelbowser.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If you use Cozy, what are your thoughts on it? How do you like it? Have you found any setbacks? OR if you use something else other than Cozy what do you like and not like about that platform. I am a new Landlord that ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/125173/small_1621418001-avatar-zacattack.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have had numerous people around me interested in investing, but do not want to do it alone (no experience). While I am no guru by any means, I know a lot more than the average person. I am seeing potential opportuni...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/292860/small_1706503221-avatar-edwardstephens.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Dear BP Family, I'll soon be the owner of a piece of real estate, and want to enjoy the asset protection afforded by an LLC. Has anyone on BP been successful in transferring ownership of mortgaged real estate from t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2190764/small_1704313054-avatar-ryant457.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, quick question today.I've been looking at a few older property listings while searching for a buy-and-hold rental property in Michigan. I'm aware that I should be watching out for "red flags" on these older pr...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/512865/small_1683816377-avatar-amirb4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BPers,
I'd like feedback on when an investor should decide to sell their investment.
I bought an SFH in Parma, OH, in June of 2017. I bought it for $86,500, including closing costs. I immediately found a rente...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/966965/small_1621506462-avatar-brooksjohnson.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The National Association of Realtors Board recently voted to ban pocket listings by 5/1/2020 or sooner(timing depends on local boards/MLS). Meaning all Realtor listed properties will have to go in the MLS within 1 bi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/35537/small_1621368328-avatar-hmann1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The lender countered our original offer (250k) with an offer of 285k. There's a buyer lined-up at 340k. Should I try to cut down the 285k down to 270-275k, and increase profits? Or should we not risk getting denied an...