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James R. I really dislike Airbnb. Anyone else?
26 January 2025 | 21 replies
For your payout, I don't know the full story but Airbnb doesn't cover extra fees including cleaning fees.
Raquel Baranow Suing utility company for not notifying landlord (me) they shut off electric/ water
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Tenants should pay  utilities - they're consuming those and landlords should 'inspect' what they expect on a quarterly basis and that includes verifying that utilities are current.  
Josh Otero Crazy Tenant Stories
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
(It was Hollywood and everybody has dogs)2) Somebody tried selling the appliances that came with the unit which included the fridge, dishwasher, stove & microwave.3) We were recently affected by the fires and had to evacuate, some tenants refused to evacuate even after police forced them to because they were "tougher than the fire".Have you heard of those horror stories about tenants completely trashing apartments and feces all over the apartment?
Katryna Wood Where to find a private lender for a primary residence?
18 February 2025 | 17 replies
I'm offended that nobody included me in in this conversation.
Alec Jacobs What bank account should I use for my rental property?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Alternatively, if you’re using QuickBooks Online with a plan that includes the "Payments" feature, you can collect rent directly through QuickBooks while staying on top of your bookkeeping
Robert Stephenson Older Investor needing help getting a Second property
21 January 2025 | 13 replies
Any repair issues the new acquisition has you will feel to much greater magnitude due to the property carrying a lot of debt.
Andrew Albritton Questions on 1031 into in-laws property
18 February 2025 | 8 replies
Alternatives include seller financing, a lease option, or using an LLC or trust to structure the deal while maintaining tax benefits.
Michael Clardy Sell or hold my residence
21 February 2025 | 10 replies
This option minimizes taxes while allowing more flexibility to reinvest without 1031 restrictions.Option C: Sell Now Without the ExclusionSelling immediately means paying capital gains tax on the entire gain, including depreciation recapture, making this the least tax-efficient option.Additional Considerations:HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you want to keep the rental while accessing equity for your retirement home, consider a HELOC or cash-out refinance instead of selling.Estate Planning: If you hold the property until passing it to heirs, they receive a step-up in basis, eliminating capital gains taxes entirely.For tax efficiency, staying two more years allows you to partially exclude capital gains, while a 1031 exchange defers taxes if you plan to continue investing in rental properties.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Aldo Valeriani Help Needed: Stop Work Notice in Covington, GA for Fix-and-Flip Property
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Some of those included those previously mentioned windows.  
Dwight Cox DSCR financing on mobile homes
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
If the land is included with the mobile home, there are DSCR lenders that will be willing to lend up to 70% LTV as long as it is not a rural area.