Matthew Otero
Suggesting a co signed for the lease agreement
So we take an application fee and use a company to screen all our potential tenants. Recently we’ve run into a situation where the screening grade came back as acceptable, not good or great, which left us a little wor...
Lisa Moon
Is this the new "normal"? Incredibly onerous underwriting for a rental...
I was a mortgage loan officer and an escrow officer 20-odd years ago, before the landscape shifted. I know the drill about proper documentation, etc. But the process I"m in now seems just ridiculous.Hubby and I are ...
Keegan Mulholland
Retirement Investing Decisions
Hello, My name is Keegan and I'm a newbie investor from the Syracuse, NY area. I currently do not own any properties, although I plan to purchase a duplex and house-hack for my first investment by this time next year....
NA Mass
S Corp Election or Not: House Flipping in MASSACHUSETTS
My husband and I just set up an LLC and are getting conflicting info from accountants that we've spoken with as to whether or not we should elect for an S Corp.We both plan to maintain full time jobs outside of our LL...
Shawn C.
KeyCheck used for MTR Owner-Occupied SFH (1 tenant with own 1bdr/1bath)
Hello MTR landlords!I've decided to use KeyCheck for my MTR listing on FurnishedFinder, and I understand that KC offers criminal background check, credit report, and eviction history. I'm going to have an attorney rev...
Carliss Robinson
Self direct IRA for realestate
Hello, not sure if I'm posting in the right group but I'm looking at buying a home to rent. I plan to have the home occupied by a home health aid service who takes care of people 24hrs day and need a home to rent for ...
Daniel Mendez
Landlords, how do you verify self-employed income?
I have a tenant wanting to lease my unit. However, they are self-employed.What is the best way to verify income for someone that is self-employed?
Race Jones
First Steps For Investing
Hello, I am a senior in college who will be graduating in December. I would like to start house hacking within the next 6 months in Charleston, SC. I have already began to analyze deals, look at properties, and find t...
Robbie Pratt
Rolling over 401(k) to SDIRA
I work for a Fortune 100 company with a good 401(k) plan. Unfortunately, their "Self-Directed" IRA program is nothing more than the ability to pick your own stocks/bonds. Real estate and other hard asset acquisit...
Greg P.
Payroll Tax - Is this right?
Hello, I have three employees including myself paying a total of $90k net yearly for all 3 of us. I'm paying approx $1,400 every 2 weeks for payroll tax and I feel like this is way too high. Could someone please let...