Christopher Smith
IRC 179 Question (as modified by the TCJA)
I've been exploring the discussions addressing IRC 199A and the IRC 162 requirement that must be met in order to obtain the new tax benefit under 199A. During that process, I came across the item below which appears t...
Christopher Prince-Barry
New construction/tear down nightmare
I am almost out of attorney review on my first tear down ground up build in Essex NJ. I’m trying to keep this dream from turning into a nightmare. What advice do you have?Where do new construction projects typically s...
Mike Smith
I work at a vocational school, anyone interested in presenting?
Hey everyone,I work at a local vocational school that teaches life skills, hs diploma, and a selected trade to help the future generations get the training they need and a job to start them in the right direction. I w...
Vincent Burruss
Saving For My First House
I currently work at Home Depot and get $15 an hour, which is decent pay in my situation to save money but I want a higher paying job that could also increase my knowledge of real estate so I can start investing earlie...
Account Closed
Diversifying my portfolio with cryptocurrency
I'm def going to invest in someSort of crypto but trying to figure out which to jump into. Any thoughts on crypto as an investment?
Craig Janeczek
Where to find materials
As a relatively new investor i do not know the best places to buy larger materials ( cabinets, countertops, etc ... ). Back in highschool i worked as a handyman and have worked on rehabs before but was never in charge...
Jessica James
Going to school to learn how to do it all myself. Realistic?
After a pipe broke in the attic of my two story multi-home, I faced a lot of issues with my general contractor and plumber in particular. Leaks still prevalent in pipes and refusing to fix them, contractors worker and...
Joel R.
Am I required to issue 1099s to contractors if I only have one rental unit?
Hello Everyone! I am looking for some advice regarding the 1099 / 1099-NEC tax forms and whether or not I must issue these to contractors for my specific rental property. I currently own just one property (a duplex) a...
Rich P.
Early contractor award based on GC's and Fee?
Have any of you awarded a contractor based on GCs and Fee in order to award the contract earlier in lieu of waiting for full CD's to be procured? i.e. If you manage to get a grading and/or foundation permit earlier th...
Dave Nixon
Best REITs for 2023 – Compare Roots vs Fundrise vs Arrived Homes
Recently came across Roots which is a online eREIT that currently owns about 50 single family homes near Atlanta GA. It rents out the homes and gives tenants in good standing an incentive to keep the homes up and in g...