When you start utilities on the properties just purchased for STR purpose under an individual name but will be transferred to an LLC soon, is that better to wait the LLC to be done first then start the services, or turn them on as soon as possible to reduce the downtime to get ready and change the ownership to an LLC for the utility companies?

Three questions: 
Say I'm living in my quadplex and I buy washers and dryers for all four units. Am I only able to write off 3 of those new washers and dryers because one is going to my primary residence? 
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It is usually cheaper to insure them individually as you can better match the risk to the best carrier.

It’s not that it can’t be done — it’s that most lenders want:One unified lease covering the whole property, not multiple individual ones.Market-rate long-term rent comps that match what they can verify (hard to do with individual rooms).Here’s what a lot of investors do to make it work:Have a single “master lease.”

We're looking to revamp our investor tools for 2026 and are curious on which sites individual investors prefer to use to shop for properties? 

Personally I love what you are capable of doing I am just not very good at it so I outsource to individuals likes yourself with right set of skills.What type of investing are you most interested in? 

I have recently bought my first two properties in MI and have been fortunate enough to have found a team that, while largely separate individuals they all know each other and work together.

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

A private lender is typically not a business, its typically an individual.

Additionally, offering alternative options, like accepting an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) where possible, may help accommodate a wider range of applicants while still adhering to your qualification standards.