Paolo Ertreo
Taxes & deducting rental property taxes & insurance
I am going to file my 2022 taxes as a landlord (for the first time). I have only received a form 1098 from my mortgage company. These forms have a field for "prop tax" and "insurance paid" but they both show $0 paid i...
Eric Lasley
Looking to start a contracting company
Im about to start a business venture with the guy that gc'd my first project. It is my understanding that some cities in Texas require a GC to be registered with the city, but the state does not. Am I correct? also...
Brian Weaver
Should I sell this property?
I own a SFR in the Phoenix area. The current tenant is excellent and has been there for many years. Current rent is under market at $1500. With the Phoenix housing price boom, then property can now sell for $450K+,...
Nate Saenz
New, serious, self-educating & want 3-4 rentals buy end of 2023.
Hello, my name is Nate -I'm a motion designer and video producer based in Austin, Texas, but I'm about to move to Colorado. I have a great career in tech (which is completely remote) and recently have had a serious i...
Svetlana Kazantseva
Buying the first property (out of state, unseen) - advice needed!
Hi BP community! I have gathered the courage to make on offer on my first investment property. The deal seems good:
Good B+ area in Columbia, SC suburb, great schools, 3 bed 2 bath, needs some cosmetic work (repaint ...
Jason Hornbuckle
Flipping Instructional Program Seems Too Fast
I recently joined a coaching program ( not associated with BiggerPockets at all ) that claims to be able to take a total beginner with no knowledge in Real Estate to the point of making a successful house flip within ...
Jason Patterson
Seller just wants to finance.
Ok about to make a offer on a very clean rental house that has been rented for 25 years by same renters. Owner doesn't want to sell out right because they don't want to show a big capital gain. They are interested in ...
John Hodson
Using Proforma Calculators
Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
Mike Shemp
Vacation property questions in the Outer Banks?
Hi All,My wife and I are looking to purchase a vacation rental property in the Outer Banks. This will be our very first rental property. I have read a lot of books on the subject, but had some specific questions abo...
Clayton Murray
Investing in New England?
I have moved around quite a bit, and always find myself back in New England. I am a young entrepreneur with family in New England and am very excited to start investing. As the reality of my first investment home gets...