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Do you have to pay taxes on a cash out refi?
I am about to close on the refinance of my house. We bought it for 190k, did a massive amount of rehab ourselves, and just got appraisal today at 345k. After the 69k left in the loan for the 20% do I have to pay taxes... View more
A successful house hack in Denver suburb
Wanted to share a win from some house hacking clients of mine in the Denver metro area.
@Daniel Dixon and Patricia Dixon bought this ranch home in February 2020. It's their first step into real estate investing.... View more
How to differ between a profitable property and a bad buy?
How or where would be the best place to learn to recognize if a deal is profitable as a rental, short term rental or a flip? I am currently in CA but I would also like to invest out of state due to the high prices in CA.
Cons of investing in Indianapolis that I might not know
I’m considering investing in the Indianapolis market within the next 4-6 months. I’m looking to purchase 5 properties of up to 150K each with cash. But there are some cons I’m probably unaware of. I’ve been doing... View more
First apartments under contract
Hello all,
Wanted to write a little bit about having my first apartment under contract. It was only one apartment and then recently another deal came through the funnel and now two apartments are under contract. Both... View more
First Property Purchases - Duplexes in Saint Louis
A little over a week ago my husband and I closed on our first home and first rental properties. We were looking to house hack for our first home in the south city. An investing company my husband is an acquisition... View more
New to wholesale I need a partner to help me. I’m in Tampa FL
Happy Wednesday everybody my name is Rose and I am new to wholesaling I am a real estate agent I need a partner to help me with who is selling anybody here is looking for a partner in Tampa Florida
Update needed re: Brian Payton
I have seen some reviews from 3-5 years ago about ATW and Brian Payton that were not good. Does anyone have an update on Brian and the company he is with now Core Profits Consulting?
Any views on Peer street?
Invested small amount through Peer street deals. I am now ready to expand and invest more. Any input from the community on Peer street experience is appreciated . TIA
First Short Term Rental: BRRRR A-Frame Lake House
It's always difficult to objectively evaluate an investment property that you also want to use and enjoy yourself. I always try to avoid these emotional tightropes but when a wholesaler offered a contract on an A-Frame... View more
1st out of state/BRRRR purchase
Hello BP,This is my first deal bought through BP so I figured I'd return the favor by sharing my adventure. I'll skip the details about myself and get right to the transaction.*Will omit names from my story and... View more
Passive investor to purchasing 3 properties this month
After watching my brother Austin Fruechting, and putting a few dollars with him in 3 packages as a passive investor, my wife and I are starting the race to financial freedom through RE. You can listen to his story... View more
First out of state BRRR(R)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Portsmouth, VA. First BRRRR, first out of state purchase, first purchase in my LLC.
Purchase price: $120,000
Appraised: $172,000
What made you... View more
First real estate investment
My wife and I are looking to purchase our first investment property in 2021. We’ve been pondering the idea for quite some time. We’re both very busy with our regular jobs and that being said we’d like to find a... View more
Buying First trust deeds ?
I have no experience with this and wondering if anyone else does? Maybe safer than SFR buy and hold? Thanks
Good deals questionable neighborhoods
Hello BP friends!What’s been your experience with flipping a good deal in a questionable neighborhood?
Investing in gary,Indiana
Hello, I'm a student of real estate investing. I would like to get some advice far as investing in gary,Indiana. (Moblie home and single family home).
Multi-Family Success - doubled valuation in 7 months!
Shout out to all the help and advice I received on BP over the years, defiantly made this acquisition much easier!Description:
We love investing in the San Lorenzo Valley (Ben Lomond, Felton, Boulder Creek, Brookdale).... View more
Structure of your real estate business including employees/team
I am looking to hear about how mildly experienced to extremely experienced investors structure their businesses and teams. Do you have assistants, do you consider bringing property management in house, etc etc? Are... View more
If I stop renting out house
If I stop renting out house permanently and have house empty, do I have to pay depreciation back right away to IRS since I claimed them for the last 10 years or do I pay nothing until I sell some day? 2nd issue:... View more
My first year of REI recap
My first year of real estate investing was a journey!My biggest successes were:-first house hack - I am slightly negative since the rents don't fully cover wind insurance. I am only negative about ~100. beats paying... View more
Portland Oregon Duplex
Hello BPers!My goal for 5 years has been multifamily investing. My friend house hacked his home. I've rented a room from him($700/month) 3 years to keep my expenses low. I've been able to save 20% down. I placed on... View more
Millions face eviction, poverty as unemployment benefits expire
Millions face eviction, poverty as unemployment benefits expire with COVID-19 relief bill in limbohttps://apple.news/AfFH3WC3oRf...
First deal in Stamford, CT!
Hello All,I’m feeling very excited! I have been researching real estate for several years and will be closing on my first deal next week! My first deal is a single family house hack. I’m planning on living in 1 room... View more