Nick Copland
New Here? Share Your First Real Estate Goal!
12 November 2025 | 3 replies
We believe the change starts with us and each individual out there who seeks purpose and belonging...
Bradley Singer
Looking to Build a Florida Investment Portfolio – Seeking Connections & Opportunities
5 November 2025 | 5 replies
Hi BiggerPockets community,
My name is Bradley, and I’m focused on building out a real estate investment portfolio here in Florida. I currently own property and am actively looking for opportunities to expand into bo...
Tulika Bose
Scared but Determined: Seeking Your Guidance for the First Real Estate Investment!
11 October 2025 | 9 replies
Each property provides depreciation benefits that reduce taxable income, and if one of you qualifies as a Real Estate Professional (REPS), you can offset active income with rental losses.
John Pak
Can I deduct $1200 expense for a property I did not buy?
24 October 2025 | 13 replies
After many inspections, professional opinions, and negotiations, I backed out because the price was too high vs. estimated renovation costs.
Theodor Chung
Trying to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REP) – Does My Setup Work?
9 October 2025 | 10 replies
Not all of your hours will count toward Real Estate Professional status.
Ayush Goyal
Should rental losses be non-passive for both spouses when filing jointly?
17 November 2025 | 5 replies
When filing jointly, if one spouse qualifies as a Real Estate Professional and materially participates, the rental activity as a whole can be treated as non-passive for the joint return.
Lindsay Custard
New Investor Seeking Advice on the Best Starting Strategy for a Family of 4 👨👩👧
16 November 2025 | 25 replies
Hey everyone! 👋
I’m new to BiggerPockets and excited to start my real estate investing journey. We are located between Dallas and Tyler, TX in a rural area. My goal is to build long-term wealth and eventually reach ...
Mel Rosario
How much do you keep as an emergency fund for rentals?
21 October 2025 | 10 replies
Readers are advised to seek professional advice.
Jermain Onye
Relocating to Dallas – House Hack with Family (Seeking Area/School Input)
3 November 2025 | 3 replies
I’m relocating from Raleigh, NC to Dallas for work and looking to line up my next house hack. Hoping to get feedback from folks who know the Dallas market well.
Situation & Goals:
Family: Me, wife, and 3 ele...
Zach Logan
Tax Accountant Real Estate/Rentals
14 November 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Zach Logan: Hi everyone, I am posting in here to hopefully find someone knowledgeable and respected in the tax business for real estate professionals.