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All Forum Posts by: Markus Shobe

Markus Shobe has started 0 posts and replied 193 times.

Post: Do I even NEED a CPA?

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

You probably don't need a CPA, but I would get a tax professional. It will be very beneficial for you going forward. 

Post: Double Entry Accounting

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

If you need double entry accounting, and by your post it looks like you do, you will most likely need to start using a different accounting software. 

Post: Rehabbing and selling

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

Talk to an accountant to see what is most beneficial. Is there a reason why you are thinking of selling?

Post: Accounting software recommendation for small landlord?

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

My clients use Quickbooks online. We use the class feature. Every class is a location. You can take pictures and assign them to transactions.

Post: Tax Preparation for Real Estate Investors – Need Advice!

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

1,500 seems pretty cheap to me, but if they have good reviews I would probably at least try them out. Your growing so this is a perfect time to get these services nailed down.

Post: Seeking Advice on Rental Property Tax Preparation

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

Usually I say if I have to learn something new and it will take me a long time to understand the material I say outsource because you can spend your time working on your business. Since you only have one property at the moment you could continue doing the taxes yourself but once it becomes more trouble than its worth it is time to outsource. 

Post: Changing tax preparer

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

Sounds like they are bitter. Looks like you made the right move to move on from them. Better to do it now than later. 

Post: Sell the house to pay off debt?

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

I would not sell. You could do a cash out refinance or even look at a balance transfer at 0% for a couple of years. Only do that though if you can pay it off or get close to paying it off within a couple of years before the interest rate changes. 

Post: Sole proprietor, LLC or Corporation?

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

I would start with a sole proprietorship first. Once I got a few more I would then start to look at an LLC.

Post: I need a portfolio spreadsheet for my actual numbers

Markus ShobePosted
  • Accountant
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 194
  • Votes 110

Your best bet would be creating it yourself in excel. It may take time to learn the formulas but you will have our spreadsheet just way you want it.