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All Forum Posts by: Aaron Zimmerman

Aaron Zimmerman has started 12 posts and replied 546 times.

Post: CPA with Real Estate expertise wanted

Aaron Zimmerman
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  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

Hi Prat. There are quite a few accountants in Illinois that contribute to the forums. Feel free to connect with them.

Post: Chicago New Member Introduction

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

Welcome to the forums! @Alex Ferraro can probably get you pointed in the right direction in terms of the 203k side. It would also be beneficial to join some FB groups as that is where you'll have access to even more people as well. Feel free to PM and I can get you the links to those FB groups (I don't think I can post on the forums). 

Post: Depreciation, some questions

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

You may also be eligible for bonus depreciation as well on anything that's less than 20 year useful life. I'd recommend getting an accountant so you can maximize those deductions. 

Post: Lenders or Agents in Chicago

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

I used @Sarita Scherpereel and she was quite good. She walked me through the house hacking process in its entirety and was a great agent. I used @Michael Facchini and he was able to close as quick as possible for an FHA. Both worked very well together.

Post: hi everyone! newbie from CHICAGO looking to network

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

@Veronica Calvillo I always love seeing investors in Illinois! Feel free to PM and connect.

Post: Looking for a solid CPA for personal tax + rental property

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

@David Pearson the biggest thing once you get your CPA figured out is them showing you how they calculated your basis. It's possible to miss a few things that could lead to lost depreciation.

Post: Accountant Referral in Chicago IL

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

@Eudith Vacio thank you for the shout out!

@Alex Velazquez feel free to PM. Always happy to meet investors in the Chicago area!

Post: Looking for CPA recommendations

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

There's plenty of qualified CPAs in the Chicago area or CPAs working remote on BP

Post: Looking to connect with RE investors in Illinois

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

Hi Jaki! Would love to connect with you. Feel free to PM. I have a house hack in Chicago and a SFR with a partner in Indiana.

Post: First eviction in Chicago

Aaron Zimmerman
Posted
  • Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 558
  • Votes 275

Bill - you can make them sign the CDC/Illinois declaration. They have to meet certain conditions of this and if they lie, this would be favorable. I don't think I can attach documents but you should be able to find it if you use Google.