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I have been fortunate that the rental buildings I have purchased so far have been either empty or had great long term tenants. I am now buying a duplex from Auction.com and am trying to get a hold of the current lease...
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Hello! I closed on my first rental property in the last few days of 2021 - it's a duplex in Ohio, and I live in California. So I've been told my taxes will be a little more complex this year. I've filed with Turbo Tax...
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Hi! I am unexpectedly closing in 2 days, on a 3 multi unit bldg in Chicago, Logan Square area. I am inheriting 2 rentors as of closing, and need help finding a very good lawyer, who knows the ins and outs of Chicago m...
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Hello BP Fam - I've been preparing to buy my first home with my wife but have always had a keen interest for real estate and REI. I've been wanting to get my real estate license but was hoping to get guidance on schoo...
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I frequently encounter investors and contractors involved in performance, payment or insurance disputes. In most instances, these disputes were avoidable or at the very least could have been resolved far more efficien...
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Good Evening all. I'm getting into note investing and have been doing a lot of studying and reading trying to prepare myself as best I can. I was on Paperstac looking at notes and see several of them have "Escrow/Im...
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I have a macro level of what each skill does but should I have an accountant and a bookkeeper on my team or if I hire an accountant will they come with a bookkeeper.Which one or both should I look to hire?
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Good Morning Everyone,
I'm looking for general advice on preparing for the commercial loan application process.
Did you come prepared with a business plan, property analysis, past examples of rental experience, etc...
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Hi BP Community, As I'm preparing for my first itemized tax return, I'm realizing that I need more efficient methods to track expenses. Does anyone have any suggestions for apps or software that make tax preparation e...
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Hiis there a similar website for canada ? content seems very focus on the US.Trying to start but while the reading and the theory is probably ok globally, markets are very different based on location.I am in BC and de...