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Don Konipol Correcting the Top 10 Mistaken Beliefs About Wholesaling
29 June 2024 | 12 replies
If an individual idea of success is $1M per year- then yes $10K on marketing. 
Brandon White Family Inherited a House, completely new and I really need a someone suggestion here.
3 July 2024 | 14 replies
You just have to learn the process and follow some  broad pieces of advice such as - don’t invest a lot in individual stocks because you are subject to much higher variances in performance.  
Zach Kirchoff Gap Funding/Lines of Credit
29 June 2024 | 7 replies
I am open to private individuals, just have not found the one who can cover this level of scale. 
Jonathan Greene 5 Tips To Create A Real Wholesaling Business And Not a Chop Shop
2 July 2024 | 108 replies
I also know high equity individuals , some are close friends, but these are not 32% or third of American population.
D T. Forcing a tenant to vacate in California.
28 June 2024 | 8 replies
SFR with an individual owner may be exempt, which means you could possibly terminate the lease.
Arda Bircan Material participation hours for STR Tax Loophole
27 June 2024 | 10 replies
Deegan and @Arda Bircan There are technically 7 Tests for Material Participation (but 3 that are most common) -> the individual 500 hour mark, that the activity of the individual is substantially all, and that the individual participates more than 100 hours + no-one else spends more time than them.Litmus Test: Are your hours integral to the operationsThe hours that qualify must be substantially all hours and have a legitimate impact on the rental activities.Activities that generally count: showing the property for rent, taking tenant applications & screening tenants, preparing & negotiating leases, cleaning & preparing the units for rent, repairs, and improvements, managing the construction, purchasing supplies & materials, inspecting the property, responding to tenant complaints & inquiries, collecting & depositing rents, evicting tenants, writing & placing advertisements, and working on your websiteActivities that don't count: education & research, investor-type activities, and travel time..
Steven Moore What would you do? Bad credit, low personal funds
28 June 2024 | 6 replies
Another exit would possibly add 5 more wells and sell individually after renovations..Sorry for the long post but I'm hungry to get started and feel like this can be helpful Central Florida
Luka Jozic Does bi-weekly payments make sense in a cash-flow market?
29 June 2024 | 9 replies
If you buy individual stocks you may get 20-50%.
Julio Gonzalez A Perk of Investing in RV Parks
27 June 2024 | 2 replies
For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.
John Campbell LLC vs Umbrella Insurance vs Other Options
28 June 2024 | 10 replies
Converting your single-family home into a rental property involves several considerations to protect yourself and ensure smooth operations: Establish an LLC:Liability Protection: Holding the rental property in an LLC can protect your personal assets from potential lawsuits related to the property.Tax Benefits: An LLC can offer tax advantages, such as pass-through taxation, where rental income is taxed at your individual income tax rate.Insurance:Landlord Insurance: Ensures coverage for property damage, liability claims, and loss of rental income.Umbrella Policy: Provides additional liability coverage beyond your landlord insurance, offering extra protection.Deductions:Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: Continue to deduct these expenses.Depreciation: Depreciate the cost of the property over 27.5 years, excluding the land value.Maintenance and Repairs: Deduct costs related to maintaining the property.Property Management Fees: Deduct fees paid to the property manager.Filing Taxes:Schedule E: Report rental income and expenses on Schedule E of your tax return.Separate Accounts: Maintain separate bank accounts for rental income and expenses to simplify bookkeeping.Lease Agreement:Solid Lease Terms: Ensure your lease agreement is thorough, covering rent amount, due date, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction terms.Legal Review: Have the lease agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws.Tenant Screening:Background Checks: Perform credit, criminal, and eviction history checks on prospective tenants.References: Contact previous landlords and employers for references.Property Management:Regular Inspections: Schedule regular property inspections to ensure it's being maintained properly.Maintenance Fund: Set aside a reserve fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance.Moving Out of State:Communication: Maintain open communication with your property manager.