Jaclyn K.
Live in CA. Buy Elsewhere. LLC anywhere?
We just bought our first cash-flow investment property out of state. We live in CA. We are interested in setting up an LLC, but have heard conflicting information as to where it should be.
We have been advised to se...
Al Williamson
Landlord 2.0 - Will You Take Part In New Trend
Do you agree next-generation landlords will be more engaged with peer-to-peer sharing, purchasing, and funding?Many like @J Martin and @Brandon Turner are open to AirBnB types of offering, but will progressive landlor...
Jon P.
The hypocrisy of tightened lending standards and the increased presence of PMI
With lending standards just now beginning to loosen from a historic tightening, I find it bizarre (and frankly, offensive) the idea that Private Mortgage Insurance will now be something that will be permanently affixe...
Rusty Scott
Tax Treatment of Agent Commission on Own Purchases
For those licensed agents out there....when you buy a property for yourself, either personal residence or investment property, you typically receive the buyers agent commission.Is this considered taxable income? Or is...
John Bapst
Are We at the Top of the Market??
What is going on in Southern Maine? Over the last 12-18 months, feel like valuations have gone hyperbolic. Looking at cap rates on some 2-4 units and there is actually stuff with a 3-handle on it! Most seem to be ~4.0...
Mary Mateika
Tips on a open house showing for a rental
Hello Everyone,
I am having a lot of responses to my listing for my rental house. I decided to do a open house like showing this weekend. I will have rental applications and answer questions. Should I have co...
Drew Wiard
Flip vs Hold/Rent with your Solo 401(k)?
Hey everyone!,I recently set up my Solo 401(k), and will soon be up and running! I am curious to know - what is your preference for your Real Estate dealings within your Solo 401(k)? Flips or Buy and Hold?
William David Kelly
I'm a Newbie Cash Buyer, Buying Directly. Seller wants me to Wire
I'm a newbie real estate investor with only 1 deal under my belt. I happen to do well and want to expand. Thank you Bigger Pockets. Luckily, my father is selling his San Diego house and I happen to find a deal that wo...
Benjamin Jones
Is anyone investing in Japan?
Hi all,New to the forum, just wondering if anyone is investing in Japan? I'm local and looking to see if anyone is nearby and wondering some things like how well BRRRR might work in our market (my feeling is not as we...
Bobby Holley
What Percentage Should I Give Financial Partner
I am purchasing a house for $200k and I need to bring in a financial partner to pay about $25k in rehab costs. I expect to generate a profit of about $40k. What percent of the profits should I share with my investme...