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I list both CPA or Attorney because I am not sure which would be a better for this subject. Frankly talking to both is probably my best option.Asking for a friend*Say someone is about to close on their first investmen...
Thinking about utilizing the CARES ACT to pull 100k from my current 401k to purchase my first real estate investment property. There’s no 10% penalty right now and the tax pay back is three years. This has never happe...
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Hi, so I am trying to figure out the answer to this question: how does investing in real estate with a "real estate professional" status compare to investing as investing with an entity and having a business (LLC) beh...
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Can someone break down cash on cash return to me? I've read a few books since I started getting into REI in November and have started analyzing properties. I'm a veteran and plan to use my VA loan or do a 3.5% FHA loa...
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I need your help with something and I’m having a hard time finding help at the local level. Some people say it’s legal, some say it’s not, some have ideas on how to make it legal, which I’ll love to here and will addr...
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Good afternoon everyone, my name is Zachary (I prefer Zach) Mutart and I'm extremely interested in real estate investing! A little about me: I'm currently serving in the Marine Corps and am about to embark on my 3rd a...
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We just found out that a tenant of ours just got a puppy as a supposed emotional support animal. They signed a lease stipulating that pets were not allowed. We are in CA and wondering the best way to address this. Tha...
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I am 21 years old and currently taking online classes at a tech school to earn an associates in business/leadership. At the same time I am working full-time and I pay all the bills, while my fiancé uses her income tow...
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I’ve been working with a woman who bought a duplex ten years ago. She bought it from Wells Fargo and got her mortgage through them as well. According to her she was told that there were some taxes that needed to be pa...
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hello bp family! I have a question that I would like you guys' opinions on if possible: is it worth it to go to a weekend long rei seminar (times are fri-sun 9am-6pm each day)? have you guys found any success in atten...