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Tim Johnson Is Real Estate the best way to reduce your taxes?
18 January 2025 | 5 replies
Or at least report it.  
Erika Andersen Advice on working with a home buyer's RE agent using an hourly rate?
4 February 2025 | 17 replies
For example we pay our own income taxes, broker splits and all of our other expenses directly out of what we make including required E&O insurance, MLS dues, licensing fees, Board of Realtor dues, continuing education costs, marketing, advertising, office fees/rent, transaction coordinator/ assistant fees, health insurance, car insurance and maintenance, gas, tires, software, retirement fund, etc.We are not W2 employees with payroll taxes already taken out of our paychecks, company-paid health insurance and matching retirement account plus a guarantee of at least 40 hours paid work per week, sick pay, paid vacation… none of that.So if you’re thinking you’ll be able to pay an hourly wage typical of a W2 hourly employee like $50-85/hr… that’s definitely not going to work.
LaShon Evans New Late Start OOS Investor - concerned about assets/need LLC?
7 February 2025 | 14 replies
There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.
Julia Dunigan True Property Seekers
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm glad to be included on this platform with like minded interests.
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.
Rachel Jane Rent or sell
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'd also look into property taxes and what is included with that $800 condo fee (that is really high though guessing it may include weekly cleaning). 
Tanya Maslach Who pays - Landlord or tenant?
11 January 2025 | 15 replies
While your lease may indicate that the tenant pays, the biggest problem with this is that tenants will stop reporting issues for fear of paying.
Daniel Chen Section 179 Question for rental business
4 January 2025 | 11 replies
That comment also seemed to imply that you don't report the rental on Schedule E if you have an LLC, but that's not correct, with a single member LLC it still goes on Schedule E."
Marembo Alexandre New member introduction
21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Beyond real estate, I have a background in media production, including event setup, documentary filmmaking, and television production during my time at PBS CET.
Devin La Croix Owning a duplex, back to renting strategy?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve been in this unit for almost a year now and I’m thinking about moving out and renting an apartment for $1000 a month all utilities included.