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Kimberlie P. I Just opened my own STR Property Management Company!
2 February 2025 | 15 replies
A VA can be trained to fill out contracts and paperwork anytime to free up your time.
Jay Jones First Time Investor Setting Up an LLC
19 February 2025 | 15 replies
Otherwise, it’s treated as a partnership requiring Form 1065.Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS (free) for tax and banking purposes.Separate personal and business finances by opening an LLC bank account and keeping rental income/expenses distinct.Consider an operating agreement, even if not required by state law, to define ownership and responsibilities.Liability protection: An LLC helps shield personal assets, but you may still need landlord insurance and an umbrella policy to cover lawsuits and unexpected claims.Tax strategy: Rental income typically passes through to your personal return (Schedule E).
Basit Siddiqi Experienced SFH Investor: Next Steps?
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to the BP Community for suggestions.My Portfolio100% owner of 7 SFH PropertiesGP in about 30 SFH properties(of which I own somewhere between 25% to 50%)All but two properties are managed by a PM CompanyNet worth of the above is about $2,000,000 - $2,500,000My IssuesI have many SFH's - Which take up time(Currently spending time paying property tax and insurance, requesting quotes on insurance policies and overseeing the PM Company(approve rent increases, approve renovation projects, etc).They also take up head-space(having to remember property addresses, remembering when property taxes are due)(I have reminders/systems but something I would like to reduce)Goals1) Spend less time on Real Estate2) Free up head-space2) Make $240,000 annually from real estate(Which I think is not to hard if I can increase my net worth and can get an 8% return)Possible Solutions1) Sell all the SFH's and buy 4-Unit Properties to take advantage of conventional financing2) Sell all the SFH's and buy one large apartment complex3) Sell al the SFH's and invest in syndications4) Sell all the SFH's and purchase stock / bonds5) Continue to hold all the SFH's6) Any other suggestionsOther Considations1) Should I consider private notes?
Ben Syzek New Investor Interested in Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
Feel free to reach out should you decide on Salt Lake as your target area.
Michelle Dong Section 8 Investing
20 February 2025 | 20 replies
I'd be more than happy to chat about the market, communities, Section 8 and any other questions you may have.Feel free to reach out anytime!
Mike Vu Anyone invested in a syndication with Rod Khleif???
1 February 2025 | 10 replies
My personal opinion: he's not the only one "doing it right" but he's definitely on the very short list of those that are.Just my .02note: I don't participate in his deals.
Kristin Vegas dealing with property management
4 March 2025 | 13 replies
Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.
Andrew Drasch Turbo tax premier
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Choosing a solution like that means missing out on significant opportunities to free up your time for what you do best while also foregoing the expertise of a tax professional who could provide substantial benefits—potentially saving you thousands of dollars.
Jonathan Chan Coming back to BP
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Feel free to connect if you would ever like to chat about Orlando area STRs!
Cosmo DePinto Investing in Huntsville
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Cosmo DePinto,I’ve seen investors do great in Huntsville—let me share a few detailsIn short, yes—it’s arguably one of the strongest markets in Alabama for a balance between cash flow and appreciation.