Hey everyone! I am currently trying to get all my ducks in a row and have a long-term plan outlined. I know real estate investing will be the way I achieve my financial freedom. My vision of financial freedom is, of c...

It's the end of the year and I am considering investing in a rental property as a first-time owner, who already owns a primary home. However, I am also thinking about whether I should max out my 401k like I did this y...

Hello everyone,I'm a young aspiring real estate investor looking to complete my first deal! At this point I am considering both options (in state & out of state) investing and am trying to weigh out my options on ...

My girlfrIend and I currently rent a 1/1 apartment In San Diego, CA for $1475 ($735 ish each) and I am saving up for my first deal. Considering the high prices in San Diego, should I buy a rental property first and ke...

I have 2 rental properties that are run by a property manager.  The first one I purchased in April and the second one in June.  Currently they both have tenants.  On the lease, it states clearly that the tenant can no...

I have a home owner who wants my help in selling her home by doing a lease option. The home is in good condition but has negative equity. They have not missed any payments. I am trying to do a cooperative lease option...

Hey everyone! Just joined BP after seeing some very insightful threads. Here is a brief background of myself:

Started out (January 2011) part time as an intern for a reputable property management company in Souther...

Hello everyone, my name is Jack Payne and I’m brand new to the real estate investing world! I just graduated from the University of South Carolina in May and I started my first big kid job a month and a half ago. I’ve...

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We are learning more of the in's and out's of depreciation, trying to decide how to handle depreciation on some properties.

Basically:
* Our AGI is past the point where we can deduct any passive loss carryo...

I know betting on appreciation isn't the best general strategy. However after a lot of thinking, I realized I would regret not owning a home in Austin before my move to NY. Still a lot of room for growth. I'm looking ...