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I'm hoping there are some CPAs or personal experience (knowing I need to confer with a CPA) here to assist me with a decision on whether or not to open a LLC in TX (our place of residence and where we'll do all our bu...
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I am new to this forum but have seen some really great posts, advice and experiences shared on this forum. I am new to real estate investing and thinking of starting off by doing a "house hack" via renting out the unu...
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Are the costs of a 1099 contractor fully tax-deductible in the process of doing business on rentals, BRRRR, or flips?More specifically, I'm looking at entering into an agreement with a contractor where their fee will ...
Lease renewal for an inherited tenant.How did you go about it? Did you bother with a background check? Did you raise rent? If so, was this after repairs or w/o?Thanks
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I recently created a TX LLC to buy and hold rental properties. The LLC has 2 members and when I registered to get an EIN with the IRS, my registration got switched from an LLC to a Partnership. The IRS website mention...
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Any investors out there knowingly investing in markets in general decline? My hometown is effectively a rust belt city. Population is exactly the same as it was when I was born and median income has stayed relatively...
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Can I claim 100% bonus depreciation for tax year 2018 on a new air conditioner for a residential rental property?
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I just thought it was a big deal! lol
I also want to remind all the members about the increased exposure you receive in your other internet endeavors by posting and taking part in the discussions on BiggerPockets. ...
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Hey BP Nation,So I had some tenants move out that had cats. I used their deposit to replace all the carpet and have the house professionally cleaned, at first everything was fine, its been about 2 months now, and the ...
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I recently made my first purchase on a home less than two months ago and I am currently working to convert the add-on to a third bedroom in preparation for renting next August. I am not sure how I should handle my fi...