Max Grenader
New member from Colorado
Greetings Bigger Pockets community from Denver/Boulder CO. I am new pro-member to the BP forum, but have been listening to the BP podcast for several months now and I’m eager to expand my knowledge. I’m starting a rea...
Jeff Klein
Deductibility of depreciation: on which property is it based?
After a 1031 exchange, depreciation is tax deductible from the income generated by the replacement property. Is the depreciation amount based on the cost basis of the old property or the cost basis of the replacement ...
John Chapman
The problem with just slapping paint and carpet on a rental
I've been landlording a while now and I've now come to the conclusion that unless the numbers support a full rehab (and by "full", I mean completely redone the way I want it), I'm not interested in doing it. I've bou...
Mike Holland
Happy Valentie's Day, LOVE SWAT!!!
A short tale of frustration, insurance, and tenant land lord relationship. I would have posted this sooner but things have been hectic to say the least. Here is the tale.So on Valentine’s Day I was in LA for a weddi...
Sole Angel
What’s a minimum amount of money to start?
Good morning! What’s the minimum amount of money that would be a good start to buying a $100,000 fix-and-rent property? With no debt and a 778 credit score.
Cary P.
1031 Xchg: What if we cannot execute? (Depreciation Recapture)
Hey guys, as we all know, this is a crazy real estate market right now. My husband and I are selling a multi-unit and we are trying to figure out what happens if we cannot execute on an exchange.. Is my math right?...
Matthew Lynch
Market / investor saturation
Hopefully this is in the right category. I haven't started my REI career yet, but just concerned or curious about other investors or flippers in my area taking all of the opportunities before I'm able to even get star...
Jacob Stephen
Title owners insurance - to buy or not to buy??
I was looking at the Closing disclosure from my lender and noticed that the Title owners insurance is optional. What are thoughts on opting out on that?
Its not cheap.
Jeff Denney
Anyone ever equity share a home needing repairs?
I run into this scenario quite often: I can either buy a home or I get an existing home back from a renter that needs mostly minor (but expensive) repairs or updates, such as new carpet or paint. As you know that can ...
Richard Trayer
My First Rental
Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $188,200
Cash invested: $28,700
Tempe Townhouse
1700sf 3/2.5/2 (originally)
Prior owners converted garage for additional 400sf s...