Chris Good
Adding Value and Controlling Costs
In a softer rental market like we seem to be in now, it becomes much more important to focus on the boring fundamentals like controlling expenses. One of the ways we have been doing that in our multifamily properties ...
Paul Staszel
Creative Rental Property Tax Deductios
Just curious on tax deductions people utilize on their schedule E that I might be missing. To start off I have a couple of questions...Can I deduct my BiggerPockets membership?Should I deduct my full cellphone bill o...
Robert Evans
What is the best flooring for a small rental?
Under contract on first property and wanted advice for the best flooring for a 600 sq ft 1/1 Condo. The flooring there right now is fairly cheap but usable. I am considering replacing the flooring but don't know which...
Michael Hardler
HH Taxes: 1040 E or 1040 C?
Hello fellow househackers!
Two questions for the group in celebration of tax holiday cheer.
1. Does your tax preparer have you use a 1040 schedule E or 1040 Schedule C?
2. Which portion of the tax code do they ref...
Clifford Pereira
Real Estate Professional (REP) Status guidance
Hi, my wife and I started an Airbnb in Sacramento, CA, this year and are new to real estate investing. According to our understanding:1) California does not recognize REP status, but we could claim it on our federal t...
Danny Milligan
Have You Experienced Costly Repairs from Rushed Projects?
Cutting corners to save time might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to expensive repairs later on. Have you ever faced repair issues because a project was rushed? What did you learn from that experience?
Account Closed
Easements for utilities
Interested in purchasing a property at a very steep discount because as of right now it has no utilities run to it. It was builders home that was never finished in 2008. Very high end materials and construction techni...
Adrian Chu
Hiline Homes (Pacific Northwest)
Has anyone worked with on-your-lot builder Hiline Homes before?www.hilinehomes.com/
Jaclyn McClellan
Contractor Management - Receipts for materials?
I was wondering if I could get some feedback from others...What type of documentation do you require your GC to give you when you're doing a flip. Like throughout the process, do you ask for receipts for materials? A ...
Aubrey Ford
Splitting a SFH with an in-law suite into two rentals
I am looking to buy a 3/2 SFH near Atlanta that has a full in-law suite in the basement. Its needs a small bit of rehab to get it ready for rent. I am wanting to split them and rent the upstairs separately from the do...