Atul Mohlajee
Tenant Eviction
I filed 5 day notice followed by eviction as pro se (on my own) when the tenant did not pay February rent. At the fisrst court date on March 7, the tenant showed up with a lawyer. His lawyer asked the judge that he ...
Zac C.
Best use of 100k for long-term buy/hold strategy?
Hi Folks - thanks in advance for your input on this - looking for feedback/opinions on the best use of 100k in capital to purchase buy/hold rental properties as a long-term wealth strategy (optimizing cash flow + oppo...
Andrew Auger
When should I add these (Insert Here) to my Landlord Business?
Hi Everyone,So while I continue to look for a deal, in the down time I have been trying to get business prep sorted out while I wait for a good deal to come onto the market. Just a bit of background, I am a first time...
Tatyana E.
HR Block or CPA?
I'm a new landlord and I can't decide whether I have to do my taxes at HR Block or shall I go to CPA.
Last year I brough my mother to the US from abroad (adding dependant), bought 2 houses, paid cash for both but too...
Don Konipol
Why Most Partnerships Don’t Work, and the Few that Do
Most partnerships DON’T work because the partners go into the partnership for the WRONG reasons. Partnering between two people both with no or limited experience; both with no or limited capital, or because they’re “...
Bienes Raices
Roommate wants to break lease in rental
My rental has three people (husband, wife, & their friend). The friend called me today and says he can't get along with them anymore and he wants to move out at the end of this month (they moved in in May on a one...
Peter Lampione
Best online tools for market research
I've searched existing questions about online tools for market research, but wanted to ask some specific questions as I haven't gotten them answered yet.My wife and I are just starting out and doing research on market...
Emerson Hyatt
Norfolk a good place for investing?
For a first time buy, is Norfolk a good idea to start my Real Estate career? I want a Duplex to house hack but I don't want to live in a dangerous area. So in that regards I'd rather use my VA loan to buy a single fam...
Brendan M.
What are the tax implications of paying myself to property manage?
I just bought my first multifamily property and I have been thinking about how to maximize my tax benefits on it. If i can write off property management fees as an expense, can I pay myself (either as a sole proprieto...
Lonnie Perez
Rookie Investor from San Francisco
Hi Bigger Pockets fam! My name is Lonnie Perez and I'm a brand-new investor out of San Francisco. I recently finished the Rookie Bootcamp with Tyler & Ashley and I'm excited to get started. I aim to begin with Fix...