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Bruce Woodruff A pet peeve
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
What are some things I should include in the lease?"
Stepan Hedz 5 Myths About Distressed Properties: What Investors Need to Know Before Jumping In
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.
Andrew Albritton Questions on 1031 into in-laws property
18 February 2025 | 8 replies
Alternatives include seller financing, a lease option, or using an LLC or trust to structure the deal while maintaining tax benefits.
Tom Dieringer Giving VRBO a head start on Airbnb
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
But ABNB felt so 'authoritarian' (once again for lack of a better word)....including stuff like removing my SuperHost status for a mistake of their own and not reinstating it once I proved them wrong. 
Kwanza P. New Here to the platform
29 January 2025 | 15 replies
For example: We provide tax preparation and advisory services to people who invest in commercial (including multifamily) real estate, and high w2 earners investing in short-term rentals.
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
Document all your efforts, including repair invoices and communications, to show you’re acting in good faith as a landlord.
Marc Shin Keurig's necessary for STR's?
17 February 2025 | 24 replies
Am not sure if you offer any pods or coffee included but would suggest buying the large 80-100 count boxes and having a small decorative basket/display with about 10 starter complimentary pods on each stay.
Mary Holland Hey everyone! Has anyone here gone through the application process for DSCR loans?
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Joe S. Creating a note in order to sell it.
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Proper underwriting - this includes an appraisal, loan app and full underwriting to comply with CFPB regulations.2.
Michael Clardy Sell or hold my residence
21 February 2025 | 10 replies
This option minimizes taxes while allowing more flexibility to reinvest without 1031 restrictions.Option C: Sell Now Without the ExclusionSelling immediately means paying capital gains tax on the entire gain, including depreciation recapture, making this the least tax-efficient option.Additional Considerations:HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you want to keep the rental while accessing equity for your retirement home, consider a HELOC or cash-out refinance instead of selling.Estate Planning: If you hold the property until passing it to heirs, they receive a step-up in basis, eliminating capital gains taxes entirely.For tax efficiency, staying two more years allows you to partially exclude capital gains, while a 1031 exchange defers taxes if you plan to continue investing in rental properties.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.