Michael Overall
Utilities and Interest during remodel Basis or year deduction
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: sending 1099s to contractors and vendors
15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom you paid at least $600 in 2023, total.
Ashley Kehr
Property Management Software
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
All the add-ons are a la carte so you can definitely get a lot of value based on what you need.One thing I personally don't like is that when tenants pay rent, they are charged $1 per transaction for ACH use.
Ryan Daulton
Rental arbitrage is scam or not
26 January 2025 | 4 replies
Who is personally going to be liable if the guarantees aren't met?
Ryan Guffey
Kansas city meet up options
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn.
Muriel Hair
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
I personally would not invest in detroit as historically its not a appreciating market and for cash flow and I invest primarily for appreciation - I go off the location location location mantra.
Shea Gajewski
Young Investor Seeking Advice
25 January 2025 | 3 replies
These loans are based on a property’s rental income rather than your personal income, making it easier to qualify as you expand your portfolio.Networking and Mentorship:You’re already off to a great start by reaching out here!
Samuel Kim
Real estate professional status 750 hours doable?
31 January 2025 | 27 replies
You are going to send your wife to personally unclog that toilet.
Nicholas Perez
How I Saved My Grandfathers 2 Family from Tax Foreclosure
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $330,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Hey everyone, I wanted to share a personal story about a property I purchased and renovated in Hudson County, NJ.
Philip Beckwith
Appealing property taxes
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
Be prepared to follow up multiple times, using different forms of communication—calls, emails, and if possible, in-person visits to their office.