Brian Dotzler
Can I deduct a new truck expense?
I currently have one rental....a townhouse with a small yard. I personally mow the grass and do the yard maintenance twice a month. Takes about 30 min. I use my own car to haul the lawn mower (and yard tools) each ...
Chershauna Dorsey
Need advice on flip and sell.
I purchased a 2unit building to flip and sell June 2021. Since purchasing I am only 30% done with the rehab project. I have not had a good experience with the GC or hard money lender. I am at a profit loss so I decide...
Kevin Y.
Ballpark numbers for Renovation/Remodeling Home
I am considering to renovate/remodel a 30 year old 4bed/2.5 bathroom house that is about 2500 square feet. I would like to bring it up to a modern look and have the kitchen/bathrooms to be gutted and replaced. It is n...
Jimbo Rocks
Rental Real Estate Loss Allowance?
Our AGI is over 150K. I realize there are incentives to owing investment property but is there any tax incentive when you make over 150K? I can no longer claim my loss from rental properties. So is there a tax advan...
James Wise
Purchasing a home right now could help potential buyers save more than $200,000
Realtor.com®: Now is the Time to BuyDaily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 28, 2015 Purchasing a home right now could help potential buyers save more than $200,000 over the next 30 years, according to th...
Sean Bramble
STR renovation financing
Hey everyone - I'm working towards my first STR purchase and have a question about financing for home renovations. I'll be using a DSCR-based loan from a private money lender to acquire the property (no W2). I'm drawn...
Darrel K.
Older home rehab
I have a small unoccupied 800 sq ft older house (1950's) that needs a window replaced (dry rotted frame) and drywall work including new ceilings in the kitchen and living room. The plan was do this work myself but lea...
Henry Reimer
Rental Property Expense Percentages?
So I am trying to refine my spreadsheet for rental property analysis, and I am trying to figure out what percentages to allocate for the various expenses that come with a property. Right now I set aside 24% of the gro...
Todd Magin
What is the Proper Way to Value "Dual" Quads?
I'm looking at two quads being sold together. Do I valuate them as one 8 unit property based on their cash flow (NOI / Cap Rate) or as two separate quads based on comps in the area?Should I do both evaluations, and t...
Daniel Morey
Anyone every build new?
THIS ARTICLE really has me thinking and I want to connect with those who have built to sell or hold before. I was a carpenter and now work in commercial construction, so I'm no newb but I cam curious to know more abou...