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Joseph C. Knob and Tube
4 February 2014 | 8 replies
@Joseph C.Check your local ordinance and building code, as there is a possibility you are required to replace any which you expose.That aside, we always rewire for a few fundamental reasons:1) Knob-and-tube (K&T) is an ungrounded electrical system.2) Most K&T wiring was installed prior to WW2 when the home electronics comprised of a toaster, radio and a few light bulbs.
Andrew S. 1099 for property manager?
9 February 2014 | 9 replies
If filed electronically to the IRS, then the due date for the 1096 and 1099 moves to March 31 (i.e. the second deadline); that is the second date that @Steven Hamilton II gave you - but the deadlines I just posted are straight from the IRS forms.
Carla Carvalho Realty Mogul
3 May 2014 | 8 replies
I'll add that I have made a couple of investments with RM and the process is quite straightforward and can all be done electronically.
Samantha M. Driving For Dollars House (Picture)
2 May 2013 | 6 replies
And I always keep the seller in front of me where I can see him.5) Additionally I take martial arts classes and am always ready to go on attack mode at a moment's notice if need be.6)If I were you I would also carry mace/pepper spray ready to go if needed.
Alex Sabio Home owners insurance
22 December 2019 | 7 replies
.- Personal Articles: Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors valuesuch as Jewelery, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Your age should not be a factor on the pricing but, depending on the company these other factors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report)It is not your credit score but generally better credit will result in a better score- Time at your job- Education level- time at current residence Good Luck
Julie Groth Upselling to guests-as a business?
4 February 2020 | 10 replies
You know, travel insurance, art work, local restaurants, special cake delivery, laundry service (for their kids at college), car service, special events, etc...etc.I know someone who is hiring a full time person to manage just this aspect (so, it will cover their salary plus make money). 
Greg Ebacher How to find tenants - first time duplex owner
8 April 2022 | 12 replies
It is within walking distance of the University of Hamline (a small liberal arts school). 
Jennifer Pifer Question about Self-directed IRA
20 January 2018 | 8 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m)The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC)  must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2017, the solo 401k contribution limit is $54,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)
Billy Rogers PM Renewed lease against my wishes
1 July 2019 | 9 replies
Unfortunately this is an electronic process that once the tenant signed was automated from there.