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Anthony Johnson Making my first property "Rental-grade"
8 June 2020 | 18 replies
@Brad Crumptonhttps://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-6-in-Aluminum-Remodel-IC-Recessed-Housing-6-Pack-CAT7ICRM/202057577https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-LT-5-in-and-6-in-White-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Ceiling-Light-Retrofit-Trim-at-5000K-Daylight-LT560WH6950R/304216252or https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Ultra-Slim-6-in-New-Construction-and-Remodel-Color-Selectable-Canless-LED-Recessed-Kit-4-Pack-91365/306079856You need to use the first 2 together or use the last link by itself.
James DuBois Kris Krohn - Is This Mentor Full of it or Legit?
21 August 2024 | 94 replies
I would love to work with him in anything he does because he has the highest amount of integrity and he honestly seeks to improve everyone's life that he comes in contact with.
Steve Seger Seeking Recommendations for Acquisitions Management Software
6 September 2024 | 0 replies
Dealpath seems like it could be a great fit if we scale as projected over the next 3 years, but I want to make sure we're choosing the best tool for our needs.Ideally, we're looking for software that allows us to integrate our existing Excel models and helps with deal organization and KPI tracking.
Nicholas Kania Guidance on Forming a Real Estate Business: Partnership, Tax Strategies, Accounting
27 August 2024 | 11 replies
We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.
Account Closed What activities actually matter for real estate professional status? (REPS)
4 May 2024 | 3 replies
A good rule of thumb I like to tell clients is that if your activities are integral and income producing, where as if you were not to do the activitiy it would result in the property's financial health being worse off, it should count in general. 
Arda Bircan Material participation hours for STR Tax Loophole
27 June 2024 | 10 replies
Deegan and @Arda Bircan There are technically 7 Tests for Material Participation (but 3 that are most common) -> the individual 500 hour mark, that the activity of the individual is substantially all, and that the individual participates more than 100 hours + no-one else spends more time than them.Litmus Test: Are your hours integral to the operationsThe hours that qualify must be substantially all hours and have a legitimate impact on the rental activities.Activities that generally count: showing the property for rent, taking tenant applications & screening tenants, preparing & negotiating leases, cleaning & preparing the units for rent, repairs, and improvements, managing the construction, purchasing supplies & materials, inspecting the property, responding to tenant complaints & inquiries, collecting & depositing rents, evicting tenants, writing & placing advertisements, and working on your websiteActivities that don't count: education & research, investor-type activities, and travel time..
Julio Gonzalez Tax Professionals and Taxpayers - Beware of Scammers
23 September 2024 | 3 replies
This could threaten not only the financial well-being of your clients, but also the integrity of your tax practice.Here are some of the current schemes that scammers are using to go after tax professionals.Phishing Attacks Targeting Key Information: Scammers are targeting tax professionals through phishing emails and text messages that appear to be from the IRS in order to obtain sensitive information such as CAF numbers, PTINs and EFINs.
Troy Meyer Sebastian, FL New member
3 March 2014 | 7 replies
I am looking forward to getting integrated into the community.
Diana Hise Introduction_Nuovo Corp_Renovations/Turns Service Provider
23 October 2024 | 1 reply
I'm excited to introduce Nuovo Management Corporation (aka Nuovo Corp), where we bring creativity and integrity to property renovations, flips, and preservation services.
Isaac Beane Investors/Fix and Flippers?
29 May 2018 | 4 replies
I find it offensive and insulting that you would say that about me, attack my integrity and you don't even know me.