Katie Miller
If you use a CPA or Tax Professional, how did you find him or her?
31 January 2025 | 120 replies
Our primary issue on both previous CPAs was lack of engagement/enthusiasm in their work.
Sufyan Ahmed
Newbie to the real estate
3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hello everyone,I am from Alexandria, VA located at the border of Washington DC and Prince George County, MD working for a kitchen and bath remodeling company since 2017 known as European Granite Design that also fabricates granite, quartz, marble and quartzite countertops since 2003.I'm experienced Sales and project manager also designs kitchens & bathrooms for remodeling.Using my expertise and connections I want to start working for myself flipping old condos or houses in the Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area.
Jean Romelus Lisma
New member Introduction
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.
Sebastien Lamarche
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.
David Woodside
500 hour rule - material participation
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
CPAs often advise against pursuing this designation unless the time commitment and documentation are robust, as failing to qualify can result in IRS audits or penalties.The 500-hour rule pertains to material participation in specific real estate activities or businesses.
Harrison Jones
Building a Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy
31 December 2024 | 20 replies
- Can't tell you how many tenant background checks show they are buying lemon cars with 25% "we finance anyone" car loans that are designed to fail. - All they've got to learn is to save some of their income to pay their bills on time and they could then afford to buy a home.Instead, they spend every penny they make on things they don't really need and then blame everyone else.Take a look at a Class C or D tenant's bank statement to see the frivolous things they spend their money on and you'll better understand our society's biggest problem.
Anita Z.
Real Estate Investor Tax write-offs
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
The main criteria to evaluate this is when did you complete the start-up phase and became actively engaged in business?
Dallas Hoover
first car wash purchase
1 January 2025 | 4 replies
You should engage with the local players in the commercial market i.e.
Jerry Zigounakis
LLC or sCorp for investment properties
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.
Andrew Rodriguez
My Involvement in Fixer Upper
13 January 2025 | 9 replies
So, I would only recommend doing it when there are synergies to take advantage of such as the partner having a skill like HVAC, interior design, accounting, etc. 2.