
31 October 2024 | 7 replies
Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

25 October 2024 | 22 replies
What is oaklands 'base year' for determining a 'fair return' under rent control?

31 October 2024 | 24 replies
There’s a learning curve in getting started but once you are in control of your own self once you turn 18 you will be free to buy a house hack and get started.

1 November 2024 | 0 replies
Examples of qualified improvement property include improvements made to the interior of nonresidential real property, such as HVAC systems or alarm and security systems.We refrain from making direct recommendations on Section 179 because we believe this decision is best made by the CPA, who completely understands the client’s overall tax situation.The decision to elect Section 179 is deeply tied to broader tax implications, including other deductions, income limitations, and future business planning.Your CPA has a holistic view of your finances and can help you make the right choice.TLDR:* Section 179 is a powerful tool for business owners and real estate investors, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying assets in the year they are placed in service.* Annual limits apply to how much can be expensed, with the 2024 cap set at $1,220,000, and investment limits that start to phase out when more than $3,050,000 of property is placed in service.* Not all property qualifies for Section 179.

31 October 2024 | 17 replies
Use this turnover as an opportunity to research and find a manager that can stabilize the property and take control of the situation so you can focus on other aspects of life.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

31 October 2024 | 19 replies
If you don't like the idea of giving up control, being an active investor might be better for you.

4 November 2024 | 26 replies
If you're hoping to be a co-GP and learn to both operate and raise capital then I think investing money in a good education system is probably money well spent.

31 October 2024 | 11 replies
There are loopholes in tax laws but the entire system isn't a loophole.Again, here is the definition - Loophole- A way of avoiding or escaping a cost or legal burden that would otherwise apply by means of an omission or ambiguity in the wording of a contract or law.

1 November 2024 | 19 replies
This depends on your agreement and whether you are hypothecating the note (meaning you own the note and are borrowing against it) or doing a partial where you are selling that portion of the note and issue a collateral assignment.When i did partials I did it as a hypothecation where I kept control of the note because those who typically buy a partial are not savvy note investors and if it went into default the first call they would make would be to you.I know some who let the buyer own it and they would be calling the servicer every week asking about payment or emailing the etc. then if it did not show up they would be calling them.How you structure it is up to you, just realize there are pros and cons for both

30 October 2024 | 2 replies
Government is nailing property managers to the wall in a bold move to control financial crimes.BOI is yet another Federal program, “Beneficial Ownership Information.”The BOI program, a key tool in the fight against financial crimes, requires every business to document it’s 'Beneficial Owners.’