Has anyone not applied for their Tier 3 license? Just before the holidays, there were still over 2,000 licenses available. I am shocked - based on the number of TOT certificates, I thought for sure that there would be...

The IRS issued more guidance on Wed, Aug 8th on the new Sec. 199A 20% pass-through deduction. But many taxpayers are wondering does this apply to real estate activities as well.The 20% deduction applies to Qualified ...

Hi all,

it is rare that I actually create a topic although I like to post on other issues. I had a few thoughts come in to mind as I just came across a vacant property. The property is located in a nice neighborhood,...

A roofer is asking me to hire a Public Adjuster (PA) to negotiate a hail claim with my insurance company. The roofer sent me a 1/2 page contract that would let the PA work on my behalf for $225/hour with no cap. I'l...

Hi all, I appreciate your help in advance on this extremely complicated topic.

My wife and I are trying to find out what exact details will count towards the 750 hours of "materially participating" in real es...

Hello BP. I'm a looking at making a purchase in the Inglewood, CA area and hoping to supplement with rental income - either getting a roommate in a SFH or acquiring a multi unit property. I have a few options on the t...

To Fellow Investors,

At what point in your business did you or would you choose to add part or full-time staff instead of using independent contractors?

What position did you or would you hire first?

Thanks for you...

Some facts first
Just bought a 6plex apartment complex
Ordered 23 new windows and planned to install ourselves with some help from friends
Went to local landlord meeting and met other landlords and fire marshal, bui...

We sold our largest self storage location. See separate post.  Wanting to reinvest back into the market so we do t lose out to inflation. Part of the funds we are closing on a five acre future Storage location.  Will ...