Last year I purchased my first two rental properties.  I'm in it for the cash flow but was also hoping to get some of the tax perks.  I talked with a couple of CPA's and went with one who has real estate investors and...

Hi All,  Contemplating making an offer on a new 12-unit apartment building.  Below are the vitals, would appreciate any thoughts.  Purchase Price: $710,000 +/-Units: 12 (All 850 SF 2 bed / 1 Bath units)Current Monthly...

Hello, I've searched the Forum for information on a new construction calculator with no luck (other than buying software @ real data.com).  Is there/could there be a new construction calculator on the BP site?  Thanks...

For new carpet installed in rental, should I report as expense or capital improvement and depreciate when preparing taxes? I've read there can be an argument for either. Of course i would like to expense it but I don'...

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I am looking for a PM in Milwaukee, WI for my SFH. Am a bit uncomfortable with the language I'm reading in various contracts. Is it typical for the property owner to include the PM as 'insured' on my lia...

I'm having a big issue with a general contractor who just finished flipping a house for me.

Contractor wrote me initial contract for $39,000. I signed it.

Work began and a few change orders had to ...

I have a tenant who paid first and last month's rent ($800) when she signed her initial lease. She's scheduled for renewal in June and she has expressed interest in doing so. Rent would be going up to $850. Does her o...

I just closed on my first buy and hold property. $35k cash for a 4 Bed, 2 bath that I think would easily command $1,000/mo. post-rehab (9+% cap). I plan to budget about $20-$30k for rehab... updating kitchen, bathroom...

First, thanks to all the posters on here for all the knowledge on this forum.  I've been browsing for a few years, it's a great resource.  Hopefully I can add something with this discussion, as I did not see much that...

Has anybody else seen this article?http://www.wsj.com/articles/real-estate-industry-b...The general point is that while Trump's tax plan is silent on the subject, the GOP tax plan that has been gaining steam proposes ...