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Renee H. Passive vs non-passive activities (material participation)
26 September 2021 | 2 replies

Hello everyone!
I'm reading a lot about passive vs non-passive rental activities and cannot really find a clear explanation.
This publication from the IRS says:
1. "Material Participation: A trade or business activ...

Aana Wilson Considerations for purchasing multi-room short term rental proper
13 July 2021 | 4 replies

Hello, I’m new to real estate investing. I’m thinking of purchasing a large historical home with several bedrooms to use as a short term rental. It is currently doing well as a short term rental property according to ...

Account Closed Metro Phoenix eviction filings soared to a new record in October
6 November 2023 | 5 replies

"The Maricopa County Justice Courts saw more eviction cases filed in October than in any month this century," said spokesperson Scott Davis.Maricopa County eviction filings are on pace to top 82,000 in 2023. That will...

James Wise TOP MARKETS FOR REOs
22 June 2015 | 0 replies

The Top Markets for REOs Right Now Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, June 16, 2015 U.S. bank repossessions rose 25 percent in April, reaching a 27-month high, according to RealtyTrac's U.S. Foreclosure M...

Cassie Wright, Jr. Purchasing a multi-family with CHEAP rent...
8 June 2021 | 20 replies

Hi Everyone,I'm currently under contract for a 4-unit building. All units occupied, all tenants are paying (according to the seller).Issue: Current rent is $300/month per unit. Average for the area is $600/month (acco...

James Hiddle Largest Fraud In History ($50 Billion)
27 December 2008 | 7 replies

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bernard Madoff, a quiet force on Wall Street for decades, was arrested and charged on Thursday with allegedly running a $50 billion "Ponzi scheme" in what may rank among the biggest fraud cases ...

Aaron Bry Justifying New Vehicle Purchase
31 March 2017 | 8 replies

So I am at a point where I am considering a new car. Nothing fancy, a 2016 Hyundai Accent that is on sale for $11k. I would be paying cash.I am at a dillema as I am not sure if it's a smart financial/reliability move....

Victor Steffen Austin Texas Rent to Price Ratios by Zip Code
10 July 2021 | 14 replies

Hi BP, I pulled together this data set as a tool to help highlight pockets within the Austin MSA that show the strongest price to rent ratios. I thought there were some interesting take aways and the group may find it...

Account Closed Not really a real estate question about personal finance (auto)
1 November 2021 | 3 replies

Hello to all the smarter then I am real estate investors. I'm posting this on here as it will help me with the long term real estate goals, and mostly I'm on here to learn how to think as an investor, not a maintenanc...

Derrick U. Seller kept the rents
12 January 2021 | 8 replies

After closing on my multifamily some of the tenants refused to pay rent for December and January because they said that they paid the previous landlord. They have receipts. The previous owner is not responding to my c...