Jacob Havlovick
Duplex House Hack
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
You should track your own units expenses as well so when you move out, you can quickly reclaim any expenses or depreciation you built on the personal unit when converted into a 2nd business unit which would then be included on your schedule E.You also write off half of your property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, or any shared expense.
Robert Ok
Best Real Estate Coaching Programs
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
Books like “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” by Gary Keller, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, or “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner can give you a solid foundation in REI strategies, including wholesaling.Most of the content offered in coaching programs can be found in books, free webinars, forums like BiggerPockets, and YouTube channels.
Chris Hertig
Tenant Living in Garage/Shop!
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
The violations would include 'the personal occupation of a garage as residence' while asserting to police that he didn't live in it, along with the power overloads due to use not in keeping with a garage rental.
Sterling Pompey
Investing as a Travel Physical Therapist
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
He is currently a travel PT that makes $37k pre-taxed but after including all his stipends, his annual earnings are closer to $95k-$97k.
Patrick OHalleran
Feedback on The RealEstate CPA group (Hall CPA)
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additionally, the estimate for my tax preparation for this year was approximately $1,000 over the cost I paid last year (including the time I paid for them to correct their errors).
Adonis Williams
Inquiry: Mortgage Interest Rate with Point Buy Down
14 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Adonis Williams, you've received great comments: It depends on so many things, including FICO, LTV, type of loan, etc.
Tyler Edens
House Hacking Budgeting
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here are the key numbers:Potential purchase price: Mid-$400k rangeAppraised value: Estimated at ~$500kRehabbed comparable properties (comps): ~$580-600kMonthly PITI (with 5% down, including mortgage insurance): ~$3400First-year PITI (with 2-1 buydown): ~$2900Monthly income (after taxes): ~4-5kLiving expenses (utilities, groceries, etc.): ~$1600Savings available: ~15-20% of the purchase priceCash to close: ~$34kRehab estimate: ~$34kRemaining reserves: ~$20-25kTo fully fund the rehab, I’d need to come up with an additional ~$15k in the short term, which I anticipate paying back quickly once the rental portion is generating income.
Sarp Ka
Cheapest way to make a cash offer???
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hey there,Let's say I have $1M worth of stocks including my 401k.
Mel Kirchhoff
STR transitioning into furnished LTR options - Advice needed!
6 January 2025 | 9 replies
• Should utilities, internet, or services like snow removal/lawn care be included, or not?
Sino U.
Seeking Advice - Multifamily Investment with Potential Short-Term Rental Strategy
1 January 2025 | 3 replies
Would love to hear your thoughts on whether pursuing this adjustment makes sense or if I should reconsider.For reference, I’ve included the following assumptions in my calculations:5% for maintenance3.5% for vacancy10% for capital expenditures and management feesThanks!