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Carlos Rodriguez New to US market
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
I'm going to reiterate what's already been mentioned above, but I'm going to actually give you examples of why it's relevant to you to find a U.S. tax professional.1 - You're going to need to file U.S. taxes once you have property down here, there's federal filings, state filings, and sometimes local filings too2 - Tons of tax treaties between the U.S. and Canada that are easy to miss and can cost you a lot of money (important one with rentals - effectively connected income - if the professional you talk to doesn't know what this is, run away)3 - The amount of days you spend in the U.S. needs to be tracked and if you go over a threshold, all of your worldwide income could be taxable by the U.S.4 - Selling real property means up to 15% of your sales proceeds might not be available to you for years (FIRPTA)5 - Lots of nuance at the state and local levels, which both want to take as much money from you as possibleMain takeaway here is that you should find a U.S. based tax person.
DJ Wilson Keep Security Deposit for Unpaid Rent in California?
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
Repairing damage to the property caused by the tenant or the tenant’s guests (beyond normal wear and tear).Cleaning the rental unit to return it to the same level of cleanliness as when the tenant moved in.Replacing or restoring personal property or appurtenances (fixtures) that were provided by the landlord and damaged or lost during the tenancy.Here's a link to the full California Law: https://www.gowhale.com/security-deposit-laws/california
Aileen Sanchez First lien HELOC with First Savings Bank
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hey all,Does anyone have any personal experience with First Savings Bank and their 1st lien HELOC?  
Ashish Wa Buying a rental into a Revocable Living Trust?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm currently working with an estate planning attorney and she said she said we could put the LLC in the Trust but said she was not the best person to advise on the pros and cons of that and that we should talk to a business law attorney.
Izraul Hidashi If a Borrowers Promissory Note Funds a Loan Who Is The Creditor?
15 January 2025 | 32 replies
I called that person two more times just flabber ghasted that I actually got a banker to admit this info is legitimate with many more questions.
Desiree Board Sole proprietor, LLC or Corporation?
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
I recently read a book that mentioned there being a lot of power and benefits of a personal corporation but I'm curious as to when a corporation is actually beneficial over the latter. 
Wiley Hood Are DIY cost segregations a good idea?
12 January 2025 | 28 replies
This is not tax or legal advice, just what I personally do, consult your professionals! 
Bailey Rentz Done with Stessa. Where should I go?
13 January 2025 | 10 replies
I use quicken for personal and WAVE for my businesses.  
Steffany Boldrini Seeking Advice: Issues with Jenny Yi, an STR Designer
4 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Steffany Boldrini As a lesson to other people hiring interior decorators online, can you please tell everyone what caution flags should have told you not to hire this person?
Arina Alexiuc Small multi 2-4 units vs 5-20 units?
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
., the appraisal for 5+ is at least $2k-$3k) and the financing structure by lenders because Fannie/Freddie don't generally buy loans for commercial properties.So, for you personally, the biggest driver for the type of your next property is probably going to be the amount of a down payment/equity you can put in the property.