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Edward Barrett Section 8 for newbie investor?
13 February 2025 | 13 replies
Hi EdwardThe main benefits of section 8 include guaranteed rent payments from the government, which can provide a steady income stream and reduce the risk of vacancies or non-payment.
Nathan Gesner Landlords - Screen your applicants!!!
7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Run a credit check, which will include her address history and the dates she lived at each one. 
Ken Hertz Newbie to investing in real estate
31 January 2025 | 5 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Sergio Vasquez New Year, New Focus
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Like I said earlier, I am new to the game but learning as much and as fast as possible.
Quan Pham Stressing over what to do next
4 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Quan Pham have you investigated at all the potential increases in property taxes and home insurance (need to have landlord policy) and included them in your cashflow calcluations?
Brian Kantor Any multi-game arcade machines/vendors you'd recommend?
1 January 2025 | 27 replies
I think it has 3,000 games.
David Lewis Boston - Has the ship sailed?
23 January 2025 | 45 replies
Real estate is a long term game once you understand that it gets easier my friend .
Trace P. Thought about Oil heating in properties?
1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, lower efficiency (than gas and electric), and potential leaking of tanks leading to environmental issues.Is anyone familiar with oil heated homes?
Anne Christensen DO I need a wyoming trust?
12 February 2025 | 20 replies
The risk of "piercing the veil" applies more to LLCs when personal and business finances are not properly separated, not necessarily to individual landlords renting a portion of their home.A more practical approach is ensuring you have a solid lease agreement, sufficient liability insurance (including an umbrella policy), and properly reporting rental income and deductions on your tax return (Schedule E).
Jonathan Small DIY or hire help for taxes?
7 February 2025 | 9 replies
K1s show your share of income or losses from the partnership, and you include it on your respective personal tax returns.Now, to your partners.