Marlie Evans
Bonus Depreciation, safe harbors and Partial asset disposition
Now using the de minimis/routine maintenance safe harbors instead of bonus depreciation for appliances, carpet and the like. I don't understand why my taxes go up a few bucks when I change move an item (a kitchen appl...
Ryan Keenan
Claiming improvements on your taxes
hello BP, question about doing my taxes this year.. I bought a duplex and took out a 20,000 loan to fix it up.. I would like to buy another property this year and need every penny of income to help show the bank to qu...
Stephanie R.
Tenant threatening small claims for cleaning security deduction
Hello, I am a new California landlord whom bought a property 2 years ago with existing tenants. The tenant moved out after living in the house for a decade.
Per the request of the tenant, we performed an initial insp...
Nikki Stoddart
Tenants abusing shared Laundry/Storage room
Hello all,Looking for practical advice from you wonderful landlords!I just bought a 5 plex with a shared laundry and storage room. The property was fully leased when I purchased it, and the previous owner had allowed...
Beenna Han
Seller refusing to give prorated rent and tenant security deposit
So I purchased a multi family unit that has an existing tenant in Maryland. I closed the purchase deal on late May, and soon after the closing I realized that the settlement did not include prorated rent (around $300)...
Sarah D.
Cost Segregation For Appliances, etc
Can anyone confirm if I am correct in my thinking? We finished rehab of a 4 unit property and put it into service in 1/2017. I would like to separate depreciation for the following items that were part of our rehab ...
Eric Karabinos
Do I Need Specialized Subcontractors?
Hey BP Community,I'm looking at doing my second project early this year. I completed a rehab to rental last year and used a GC. This time I'm considering hiring subs myself. I'm looking for advice from other investors...
Edita D.
Tenant submits a LONG maintenance request list right after moving in.
Hey guys!We have a 3-bedroom house in Fort Worth, TX area that we just got move-in ready.The new tenant moved in (he's an OWNER in another state, relocates to TX for several years for work, has a dog: german shepherd)...
Raj G.
security deposit from landlord(Bayonne, Hudson)
Hi ,Subject : NJ Small claim court on security deposit issue , landlord didn't return.I was living in 1 unit of a 3 unit building.all 3 units are occupied by tenants.I lived there for around 6 years, after that I boug...
Johann Jells
Home Depot "Pro Xtra" account tracks all your purchases
Where has this been my whole life!! They keep an online record of all your purchases and email you receipts with your job number on it. No more wondering where are all those receipts if you get audited. The data can ...