Preparing a bunch of contracts seems inefficient, where as submitting a letter of intent with proposed offer seems like it could be more efficient.How are you guys submitting offers.

This system tilts in our favor.Read up on the topic and find a tax preparer that understands the basics.

So, in exchange for 1/2 month's rent (of which her brokerage company keeps 20-50%), she's taking pictures, writing up nice descriptions of your property, screening tenants, and preparing a good lease.

I haven't taken the test so I can't speak to how well it prepares you for the course.

If you use it be prepared to invest many hours to "optimize" the sites.

I am preparing to schedule meetings with both a CPA and real estate attorney who also specializes in commercial and estate law.

It's not as simple as you may want to think.Your already behind if your father passed in Jan of 2016.. the estate taxes for that year are due April and unless you get an extension sounds like your not prepared to do much..

You need an Attorney to set this up and then probably a CPA to prepare return based on how business is legally set up.

Use money you save to invest in the stock market or property and/or to prepare to buy the home from your parents/siblings in the future.My parents financed the purchase of a $650k home for my brother and his pregnant wife.

Should I prepare a detailed P&L ?