Quote from @Jarret Jarvis: Hi Anca,It sounds like your parents are in an exciting but complex situation—kudos to you for helping them navigate it!

I am thinking to switch to online rent collection from receiving checks in the mail, but worried that receiving 1099k will increase the complexity during tax filing time.

There are people who have an entire business helping you set up and design a STR relatively quickly (3-7 days) depending on size of home and complexity but you are going to be paying a bit of a premium but you do save on the headache.

High earners should also consider estate planning tools like trusts or Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to minimize future tax burdens.Given his income level and tax complexity, consulting a real estate-focused CPA is essential to maximizing deductions and optimizing tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

With countless loan options, complex terms, and strict lending criteria, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

The owners of 100+ unit complexes are not individuals who will be swayed to sell by a good offer or the need to cut short term losses.

It also adds complexity to management.

We are chasing add value apartment complexes of 32 units or more, priced between 3.2M - 4.8M, purchasing all cash while using SOFR or Fannie as contingencies, targeting a 6-8% cap upon entry and want to operate sub 5% for stabilization.

A&M Courtyard Apartments are a fully stabilized 33 unit apartment complex that is comprised of a mix of 1 and 2 bedrooms.

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