Neil Narayan
Report: Austin leads US cities in remote worker share
5 January 2025 | 0 replies
Census Bureau data to measure changes in remote work across 109 metro areas between 2014 and 2023.
Allende Hernandez
Is it legal (or a good idea whatsoever) to reimburse screening fees?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies
I can see how an application fee per person can be a deterrent for applicants in my case whether for more upscale rentals people may see it as more normal.I am starting off as a non-refundable fee and measure the resistance, then adjust if needed.
Andrew Slezak
Section 8 rent increase
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Another variable in the amount of rent that a Section 8 tenant can pay is HUD limits their rent payment based on the amount of their income.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
For investors looking to maximize returns while managing risk, here’s why this type of deal stands out compared to Treasuries.Treasuries: Safety with Limited UpsideTreasuries are an attractive option for those seeking safety, especially short-term bonds with maturities of one year or less.
Desiree Rejeili
Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen.There are options that can help make buying a home possible today — even if your savings are limited or your credit isn’t perfect.
Chris Mahoo
Long term rental when you are not full time real estate professional
22 January 2025 | 10 replies
.- If you hold a rental until death, you can pass it on with a stepped-up cost basis, limiting captial gains if then sold (limited by inheritance tax limitations).Too many newbies on this site trying to replace their day job income via "passive" real estate investing w/o digging deep enough to understand how it really works.
Stanley Nguyen
Tax on private lending fund
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLC such as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.Can I contribute to both a Solo 401k and SDIRA?
Kiryl Ulanovich
Step by step process for fix and flipping
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Once you have the place under contract you are time limited.
Ed Lopez
Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
Measuring for blinds takes 15 seconds so to go and validate what was said is ok.
Nicholas Nocella
Looking for some direction!
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
. $220,000 is definitely a lower purchase price amount and really limits you on what you can buy.