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1 June 2024 | 48 replies
I've never used a trainer or mentor, but seems like someone who uses one needs a manual for how to select one.
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31 May 2024 | 42 replies
For such states, perhaps the LP could file non-resident state returns themselves if the CPA is pushing back saying no need to file state returns since there is no income but only loss.Also wonder if the GP can selectively file composite returns for some LPs who want it.
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29 May 2024 | 14 replies
@James LuctamarIn our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING. our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.
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30 May 2024 | 8 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
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30 May 2024 | 7 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
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31 May 2024 | 44 replies
That's why so many construction-related businesses fail.So, if you're focused on finding the cheapest contractor to do your job, you have a very good chance of selecting a contractor who will go out of business while trying to build your job.There's an old saying, "A fool and their money are soon parted."
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29 May 2024 | 2 replies
I keep wondering about insurance, vacancy rates, if tenant selection is a bigger/ different factor, terms of the tenancy and differences in opex and capex?
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29 May 2024 | 11 replies
My niche was looking for areas that were run down but getting ready to gentrify (or so I thought, sometimes it's just a guess or gut feeling :-)Drive around the areas you have selected as possible money-makers and then drive, drive, drive.
29 May 2024 | 2 replies
You will get a lot of applications but be very throughout when selecting the right one.
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28 May 2024 | 0 replies
I keep wondering about insurance, vacancy rates, if tenant selection is a bigger/ different factor, terms of the tenancy and differences in opex and capex?