Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Starting Out
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 3 years ago,

User Stats

4
Posts
1
Votes
Jamey Meints
Pro Member
  • Developer
  • DC Metro (NOVA)
1
Votes |
4
Posts

First Year with Rentals (1 so far) and do I need a CPA?

Jamey Meints
Pro Member
  • Developer
  • DC Metro (NOVA)
Posted
I close on my first rental 4-3 in a college town and I want to set it up right.

Can anyone provide a good reference for a real estate savvy CPA. I live in the Northern Virginia area and the property is in Virginia

Had a conversation with a CPA with 40 years experience, but when I asked leading questions (deprecation, self-employment tax, etc.) his answers conflicted with my research.

The big question I have is if I can be classified as a Real Estate Professional. I have a W2 job with a top 20 general contractor as a Development Manager. My duties focus on development of commercial and large multifamily properties from land acquisition thru operation.  Over the last 5 years I have been the manager of three 400+ unit apartment complexes in the DC Metro area.

Thank you for your help,
Jamey
  • Jamey Meints
  • Loading replies...