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Shane Pearlman [Timely] Tax appraisal changed property from 4plex to duplex / 2 townhouses?!?
15 November 2024 | 7 replies
[Timely: appeal deadline Monday Nov 18 2024 - need to submit by Friday 15th - tomorrow]The Property: I own a 4 plex in Seattle (magnolia) Washington bought in 2014.
Kevin S. Buy Real Estate with Pre-tax (401K/SIDRA), Roth IRA or after tax dollars?
21 November 2024 | 4 replies
It is 'lost' when investing within a retirement account.2) If the extra rate of return is about 1%-2% it may make sense given all the extra worth involved such as setting up and paying for the SDIRA account and then potentially having to file certain tax forms if your income is subject to Unrelated Business Taxable Income.
Sara Valentine Filing a BOI report???
9 November 2024 | 1 reply
I have had several Colorado LLCs (single member LLCS with one single family residential rental per LLC, so very small-time) for a decade, and always file my periodic report so am in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, but have only just heard that I need to file a BOI report before the end of the year.
Carlos Ptriawan Don't become passive investors
1 December 2024 | 91 replies
I have spoken to many active investors that filed bankruptcy in the financial crisis.  
Antonio Pican Structure deal on new construction spec home with construction financing
19 November 2024 | 1 reply
To safeguard against being pushed out, include provisions for mediation in case of disputes and consider filing a lien or using escrow arrangements to secure your share of profits. 
Will Gaston Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
21 November 2024 | 305 replies
Andrew Hughes We give them a deadline of January 15th to renew and after that we have right to rent to someone else.
Chris Seveney Contractor Quote Dispute & How I am Handling It
17 November 2024 | 5 replies
Most people do not realize when someone liens a property its just a lien, but to collect on it they must file a lawsuit to collect that money which will cost them 5x more than what its worth. 
David Cherkowsky Do I need a partnership LLC to depreciate and write off expenses on a rental property
17 November 2024 | 30 replies
You are usually better off filing jointly. 
Julio Gonzalez Real Estate Professional Status
19 November 2024 | 0 replies
Note that if you are married filing joint, only the spouse who is qualifying for REPS is able to count their hours.Step 4: Apply the quantitative testsPer Section 469(c)(7)(B), in order to qualify for REPS, you must meet both of the tests below:750-Hour Test: If you materially participate in a real property trade or business, you must spend 750+ hours during the tax year.More Than Half Test: You must spend more than half of your personal service hours in the real property trade or business in which you materially participate.Step 5: Material participation in rental activities Just because you qualify for real estate professional status does not mean that your rental activities are automatically considered non-passive.
Mark Malevskis Evicting a tenant
20 November 2024 | 13 replies
If rent is still not received by the tenth of the month, an additional $100 late fee is imposed, PLUS you file on them the same day.