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15 February 2025 | 4 replies
And it also doesn't help that we're putting tarriffs on a bunch of key materials (steel and aluminum) which is going to drive up the price of materials yet again.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Otherwise, you may need to replace a water service (13-15k), electrical service (10-15k) and upgrade wiring (This is a tough one, but maybe an additional 8-15k inside).
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13 February 2025 | 15 replies
Material participation hours by default do need to be for each property separately.
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17 February 2025 | 8 replies
If someone has REPS then potentially they can use all of their rental losses, from all properties, (there is more nuance especially with both LTR/STR) if they are materially participating.
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6 February 2025 | 15 replies
Licensed contractors supply materials and subsequently warranties.Also how would a flipper comply with assembly bill 968 if they supply materials?
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
During 2020 to 2022 I was fighting to keep my business profitable as materials and labor came in short supply and eventually led to the inflation we're seeing now.
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17 February 2025 | 5 replies
You should go over with your GC - weekly updates on labor and materials spent, deadlines for each project.
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23 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hello everyone,
My husband and I are working to build a rental portfolio. We recently relocated from our primary residence to a rental property ourselves (we recently welcomed a baby, and our house no longer accommod...
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Wherever you took your broker's class you should have ample study materials.If you are talking about your real estate agent's license in NJ (that is not a broker's license), you need to take the initial class at an accredited agency and they will give you all of the materials after you finish the 75 hours for the test.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
In terms of material participation for cost seg I'm good there and meet the requirements.