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Julio Velazquez How to file for taxes as a wholesaler.
6 December 2021 | 11 replies

I just started wholesaling, I haven’t landed a deal yet. However, I do have a few offers I’m waiting to hear back on. In the mean time I want to know how does taxes work for wholesalers. If I make $20k from a deal how...

Jake I. Question About Utilities
8 January 2016 | 23 replies

I see on most of the Bigger Pockets blogs, podcasts, or webinars that when analyzing a property and its expenses, many times utilities such as water/sewer/garbage, electricity, gas, etc. are thrown into the expense co...

Jennie Jones Operating expenses for good deals
2 December 2018 | 6 replies

My husband and I want to purchase a 2nd rental property. We have been listening to the podcast and reading the books. It seems like the advice when running the calculators is to budget $100 per unit each for cap ex, m...

Steven Nani House Hack Opportunities? Expert Advice Needed
13 April 2023 | 8 replies

Hello everyone,I’ve been a BP member for a few months now and decided now was the right time to reach out for some advice. I’m currently living in Bethpage, New York with my parents and was looking to buy a property t...

Peter Fokas 4plex owner pays heat - how to factor in pricing
22 May 2013 | 2 replies

Found 4plex that owner pays heat. Heat is two units using oil. So if using 50% rule how much more should you factor in the expenses to cover this additional cost? 60% Also if you want to convert this heating system to...

Eric P. First time filing taxes as a landlord, questions...
21 January 2020 | 15 replies

Last year I bought my first two rental properties in Michigan. I've been keeping paper receipts in folders all year (gutted and rehabbed them), didn't really have the time earlier to do anything else with them. Now I ...

Chris Little Advise on tax return for RE investor and Realtor
28 April 2021 | 11 replies

Looking for some advice on finishing my 2020 tax return.
Here is the situation:
In 2020 I became a realtor and also acquired an investment property. 2 different activities that need to be reflected on my tax retur...

Michael Elfant Writing off real estate commission on your own deal?
8 March 2018 | 4 replies

Hi all -Tax question.  If you are a licensed real estate agent and end up selling your own property, do you still get to write-off the real estate commission against your profit/loss on the sale?  

Christina Cryer Which LLC for Bank Accounts - Holding or Operating or Both?
28 August 2023 | 1 reply

Hi- I am just starting out and plan on using the Profit First banking method. For my first property I will open five bank accounts. Three of these will be for the entire business (when I eventually have more STRs) and...

My Nguyen Depreciation On House Hack Primary Residence
4 March 2023 | 13 replies

Hello fellow investors,I'm currently house hacking, renting out my basement (around 740 sqft). Can I claim depreciation on this property since it is my primary residence? I bought this house in August 2022, only live ...