Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
4 March 2019 | 27 replies
I believe it is important to distinguish the difference between an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and a Service Dog.
Robert Larson
Wholesaling building rapport
23 March 2019 | 1 reply
@Robert Larson I'd suggest we distinguish between two different ideas: "disclose" it, and "discuss" it.
Andy Bondhus
Auto loan interest, is it deductible?
16 February 2018 | 5 replies
Interest on an automobile purchase (to the extent of business use of course) is included along with parking fees, tolls, and taxes as a "separate item" distinguished from the "fixed and variable costs" described in §4.02 that are not deductible when using the standard mileage rate.The theory here is that the "standard mileage rate" is the sum of "fixed and variable costs" such as depreciation or lease payments, maintenance and repairs, tires, gas, oil, insurance, license/registration fees, etc., on a per-mile basis.However, this "standard mileage rate" does not (theoretically, of course) include the "separate items" of parking fees, tolls, interest, and taxes, and so these may be deducted in addition to taking the standard mileage rate.Also, I assume your car is relatively old or inexpensive such that the standard mileage method makes sense as opposed to the actual expense method?
Jack Ni
Can you take a pet deposit for service dog?
9 January 2019 | 50 replies
The Fair Housing Act....and all HUD guidance memos do not distinguish between ESAs and other Service Animals.
Tyler Divine
*Tax Pro Question* One year clock on new home build?
2 February 2020 | 9 replies
I am assuming with this scenario, the IRS would distinguish the property as an investment property, and not as a dealer or developer property if the intent is to reap the rewards on the property appreciation.
Tram Ambers
How do I find comps
27 September 2015 | 7 replies
To be frank most agents cannot distinguish the difference between a $1k foundation issue and a $20k foundation issue.
Martin Scherer
US Home prices are Surging 13 times Faster than Wages
28 March 2015 | 3 replies
The research chose the period from 2012 - 2014 if I remember right and the conclusion is housing market is beating wage increase 13: 1.But before that, we have the market dropped by as much as 50%, and I believe most people's wages didn't drop or by that much.It does make sense that the valuation is getting higher, which means investors need to be more careful and distinguish investing vs. speculating.
George Dean
Headaches of note business
21 February 2016 | 8 replies
You would first have to distinguish between performing and non-performing notes.
Robert Deeb
Looking for assistance
5 March 2016 | 7 replies
Not looking for a handout , just a direction .I would like to know how I would be able to distinguish between a flip that's a GO and one that just isn't worth the time , plus I don't know anything about repairs and how to know how much is needed to input into the expenses situation .Thanks everyone Best regards Bob
Darryl Dahlen
Great read on different capital markets
3 March 2016 | 5 replies
FNMA and Freddie loans are non-recourse and typically allow borrowers to apply for a FNMA or Freddie “supplemental” loan (2nd trust deed) after the first year of the initial loan term, which is a feature that distinguishes the GSEs from CMBS lenders whose standard programs prohibit secondary financing.