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Lacee Beitler Pittsburgh for Air B&B
1 March 2017 | 8 replies
@Dan Mason @Lacee BeitlerDoes AirBnB collect the 7% tax for you?
David Sanford Is it worth doing a cash out refinance for $14k?
27 February 2017 | 3 replies
I would wait until you (a) know what you're going to do with the money- like maybe partner up or (b) have enough cash-out for your next investmentOtherwise, you're just paying $4,000 closing costs for $14,000 that's just going to sit around not collecting much interest.  
Adnan H. Should i show all rental income as my company income or personal
27 February 2017 | 4 replies
Few more details:I collect all my rents through my business bank account; All my expenses like repairs are taken out of the same business account.I want to know if it would be better to shows all income of the properties as a business income on the business tax return and then pass the profits to me or should I just use the rental incomes on personal tax return ? 
Devyn Grillo How to find off market deals?
28 February 2017 | 4 replies
Go to REIA meetings in your local area, meet people and try to collect as many business cards as possible.
Barney Jordan Wholesaling Seller Costs
28 February 2017 | 1 reply
If you're collecting an assignment fee and not double closing, your seller will have prorated property taxes, maybe doc stamps (some consider this a closing cost, some don't).
William L. Fees and charges that are illegal
2 March 2017 | 12 replies
Hello,I am just getting started in real estate and just recently bought our first investment property and was reviewing landlord tenant law in Massachusetts.I read that "Under MGL 186 § 15B, a landlord is only allowed to collect, as up-front charges to a tenant, (1) first month’s rent; (2) last month’s rent; (3) a security deposit equal to the first month’s rent; and (4) the purchase and installation cost for a key and lock" It also said that all other charges such as application fees, deposit to hold, pet fees, etc were illegal.Is this true?
Jason Weible New to investing Cleveland area
8 March 2017 | 5 replies
We can handle all the back office stuff: listings, background checks, rent-collection, work orders, etc.  
Maggie G. 5 single family or 1- 6 Unit Rental, which one is better ?
2 March 2017 | 2 replies
You may get lower cost management for a 6 unit property, because the manager is not running all over town to service your properties and collect rents.Another thing to consider is your debt service and your vacancy risk and how they relate.  
Carolyn Meyer Renters Vacated, we want to sell, can we still make them pay
2 March 2017 | 4 replies
Yes you can file an likely even win, but as Deanna has said, you'll never collect, so just write it off as bad debt and move on.
Jaspreet Baveja N00b ALERT from California
2 March 2017 | 1 reply
2) Property Managers - Typical fees to be expected if you want to use them to find a tenant, and of course manage the move-in/move-out, and monthly rent collection etc3) Out of State investment - I know almost everyone does it, but do you feel that I should travel out there at least once, and see the properties I'm about to buy, or do realtors give virtual tours, and help you out as much as they can to create a comfort level you need to buy it sight unseen?