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Pete Harper Crazy Cat Lady Duplex
11 June 2021 | 7 replies
Four treatments with Clorox in a garden sprayer and I’ve killed the smell.
Sam Leon Contacting previous owners
4 June 2021 | 3 replies
There are sections of the crawlspace I cannot access for subterranean termite treatment, as well as running new electrical for an AC system, I kept thinking there may be a hidden opening covered by flooring, but if I can't find it then I need to crawl down to the 16" headroom crawlspace with a corded rotary hammer strapped to my ankle, crawl ony belly for over 40 feet to enlarge the congested opening so I can pass through it. 
Lynette P. Termite fumigation - tenant occupied
2 June 2022 | 10 replies
I just bought the property and for sure have to do termite treatment.
Shriraj Shah Tax benefit comparison - direct purchase vs syndication
18 July 2021 | 12 replies
And the underlining assumption is tax treatment differences will make big difference.I own rental properties and invested in syndication and to me, it's comparing apples to oranges.As Tony mentioned, you typically get a large passive loss in MF syndication the first year which offsets your distributions for many years (no tax). with direct ownership, you get to write off all the things OP listed above, so you typically end up with very small or no tax liability (at least in my experience). 
Michael Ho Should I deduct from Security Deposit?
5 July 2021 | 2 replies
Should I deduct from security deposit for cockroach treatments?
Sean Hou RE: Freddie and Fannie (Conventional) Loan Quota
11 July 2021 | 15 replies
Would that have the same treatment as the primary home? 
Alberto Nikodimov Important Questions for Property Managers and Seasoned Investors!
17 July 2021 | 3 replies
. · Better rates from vendors because they have large volume of work for them and get special treatment.· Quick turns when property becomes vacant, quality work at reasonable rates.· Saving money for their investors.· Providing great experience for tenants and realizing that a happy tenant is the key for a successful investment.· Help plan repairs and keep you updated on upcoming repairs in the near future.· Willing to admit they made a mistake and correct it.· MOST IMPORTANTLY - Manage the investment not just the property – maintain the asset in optimal condition, constantly increase cashflow, limit liability and avoid issues with the investment.1st Type of Owners/Investors:· Appreciate the work done by their property management team.· Pleasant to work with.· Treat the relationship as a partnership.· Extremely diligent in their initial search for property management companies.
Daniel Guest Rental income as business income?
19 July 2021 | 8 replies
In fact, passive income has generally a better tax treatment than active income.Flip properties are considered the sale of "inventory" so you are a dealer of property. 
Demetrius Brown How Have Apartments Prevailed During the Pandemic
17 July 2021 | 0 replies
The ability to make a positive impact in the infrastructure of local neighborhoods and economies continues to win investors.FAVORABLE LEVERAGE/DEBTMultifamily benefits from the most favorable financing treatment of all real estate asset classes, oftentimes receiving the most competitive interest rates and longest amortization periods.This favorable environment is led by agency lenders, which were originally created to support housing stock.
Sarah Smith Trying to Be Different and Make a Difference-Is this a good idea?
14 August 2021 | 10 replies
See, as a patient quality of life is vital but being imprisoned to appts and treatments makes it hard to travel anywhere much unless to drs so I’m thinking if I theme each STR differently from decor down to even snacks etc I may stay booked a lot but mainly it’s my way of making a difference.