Sam Leon
Seeking advice on a pedestal sink "trim board" idea
I would appreciate some input on an old 60s bathroom. It is a rental apartment and I am reworking some plumbing behind the walls.This is a picture of the bathroom. As you can see ugly teal 4" ceramic wall tiles, whi...
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...
Ryan Estes
Expanding portfolio with 75K
Hello Bigger Pocketonians! I consider myself well educated on real estate(I hope!!). I currently own two homes in California. One in SD County, which is my only rental property and am experiencing what they call "Infi...
Julian Barnes
CrashPad Rental?
Hi guys.. name is Jugo. Have'nt been on here in awhile but I had a question. After MUCH brainstorming about how to maximize cash flow from a rental, I've decided to turn my home into a Crashpad. That is, renting BED...
Chuck VanDyne
I won’t invest in rental property in my Self-Directed IRA!
I won’t invest in rental property in my Self-Directed IRA!Yes, I said it! In most cases, it isn’t advantageous to invest in rental property in with my Self-Directed IRA. Since there are a number of prohibited transact...
James G.
Market Crashes... What's the Big Deal?
Hi BP. If I have a rental property (Let's say a 4plex) and the market crashes, what's the big deal? Won't I still have my tenants in there paying my rent every month, thus I'll still be getting equity in the property?...
Dustin Zentz
Moving to Detroit
Hello,
My wife and I are considering selling our house in Denver, moving to Detroit, and investing in real estate. I have 15 years experience in home construction and renovation, but limited experience in investing. W...
David H.
Need help analyzing my first deal - 1.4 million I would take 11% interest
Hello, I am looking to be partial owner of a property that is 2 blocks from the beach in Southern California. I would be sinking most of my earnings of $150,000 into this property to own 11%. The property would be pur...
Keith N.
Bought my first Property! A Duplex in North Raleigh
HI All,I just closed on my first deal about 4 days ago and I thought I would share the info with you and ask for your input on the deal. The house I bought is a Duplex in Raleigh which I will be owner occupying in on...
Rijm D.
Where to park my Heloc money till ready to invest?
Getting a Heloc, hopefully around 120K. It's a fixed loan product, need to borrow full amount by end of Feb to take advantage of 10y at 4.49%. It being long term and fixed is perfect for what I intend to do with it, j...