Jason Merchey
Level of Finish Out on a Fix and Hold?
I have been participating as the capital partner is a major renovation (90% new) in historic Charleston. The area is likely to appreciate, and so even though I can make $25,000 if I flip it in a month, I am also in...
Christian U.
Investing from Overseas (at least for now)
Hello!This is my first post, but by far it isn’t my first time on biggerpockets.com. I’ve been silently lurking in the shadows trying my best to emulate a sponge. My experience with real estate is somewhat varied. I g...
Brandon M.
Who do you issue 1099s to?
Who do you issue 1099s to? I have flipped a few houses this year and want to make sure to do everything right from a tax perspective. I know I saw where you should issue one for anyone paid over $600, but in that case...
Fred Stevenson
My cash flow dilemna
So it appears to me in my local market and also at the macro level around the country that properties that cash flow nicely i.e. >1% rule are also in markets or neighborhoods that don't seem to appreciate that much...
Jeremiah Quinn
Mother-in-law apartments- Good places to look?
Hi all,My wife and I have been renting in SLC for the last 6 months saving up for 20% down payment on a house with a Mother-in-law apartment near our work in SLC. I've found some decent homes costing roughly $1.25 pe...
Naema Ahmed
Help: I need Advice!
Hello Everyone,
I am a 23 yr old student currently finishing up college in San Diego in September and would like to get into real estate investing. The problem is I don't have much knowledge. I have done some researc...
Tom Medwin
Strategy For Working With Realtors & Commissions
As a realtor I just want you guys to know that you are being a little too generous to have the realtor make their commission on the A-B transaction AND B-C transaction. Just know that most, not all, but most realtors...
Michael Rossi
Will "The Greatest Depression" Affect Rentals?
In this video, acclaimed trends researcher Gerald Celente discusses why he believes that "The Greatest Depression" will begin in 2010. This is going to affect the rental business, the only question is HOW?
Isham C.
Anyone Interested in a Real Estate Vacation?
Hello,
My name is Isham Collier. I am a real estate consultant in Costa Rica. I have been toying with the idea of putting together a real estate vacation to Costa Rica. I am posting to see what the response would be o...
Ben Braddock
Staging Rental Units
I am considering staging rental units. Has anyone else tried this?Do you think I can rent a unit faster or for more money if it is staged?I've staged homes for rent and I've rented furnished apartments but I've never...