Cathy S.
What hidden value features to look for in a SFR property listing?
Hi everyone! I just started the search for my first property to house hack in, likely a SFR with opportunities to create value from hidden features (e.g., large lot for an ADU, "bonus" bedroom, alleyway for separate e...
Vance Dhooge
1st Time Home buyer with a family... Bonus Option??
So I am obviously new to all of this and at this time just doing some investigating. I am in my early 40's and have never bought a home. The home I live in now with my family was purchased by my wife before we got mar...
Jim Workman
Garage Rental gotcha's ?
I have a quad in South St Louis with a detached 4-bay garage. Parking is not included in tenants' contracts so it is available to rent on its own. It has 2 double doors and no inner walls so it is not secure for sto...
Drew Dim
Sell OR Rent?!?
My first home that I've lived in for 7yrs+ is now up for sale or rent due to a job transfer way out of state. I originally purchased it to be a rental as its a great location size etc. the #s look like:Mortgage (P&a...
Aaron K.
140,000ft Industrial - Dilapidated But Cheap - What Would You Do?
Here's a what-would-you-do scenario. There's an ex-manufacturing property near me that is for sale. It sits on 25 acres near a small town of 9000 people. It sits away from other industrial areas, and consists of 14...
Gaurav Mehta
Tax Deductions for Investment Property not yet rented
Hi,I bought an investment property in July 2019 (all cash purchase). Took me some time to remodel it. Had to fix everything. Spent $12.5K on roof (did through a roof company) and then around $55K on everything else (w...
Tim Uy
New member looking to invest in Orange County (CA)
Hi BP!My name is Tim and I wanted to introduce myself. I am currently a software engineer and MBA student based in San Jose, CA. I have spent the past few months reading the introductory books from BP, listening to ...
Spencer Dixon
Buying a property in 2025 - Bonus Depreciation?
I've already lined up a property to purchase in 2025 for roughly $450,000. I am a full time real estate professional and my spouse as a state employee W2 paid job. I plan to keep this property for the long run and am ...
Tom Gorrell
Depreciation question using new car purchase to cancel out passive income
Hypothetically:
After expenses our passive profit was $60k in 2022
My wife started working on our rentals in august - ( not enough to become a REPS) the same month we bought a car for 100k that she used for business...
Ju Hyun K.
Adding a bonus room?
I recently bought a new development single family home for my investment, not for a main residence. Now I need to choose a lot of options. Now I am not sure if it would be good to add a bonus room (about 300 sqft, abo...