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I have found a guy who is reliable but he is not licensed, will that be an issue? Also are they're any reliable/well trusted general contractors in the DMV area?
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Hey there! I have a weird creative financing question for you. Have you ever heard of a deal where the seller carried the financing? Like say I dont have 20% down on a 100000 property. The seller has 100% equity the p...
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My big question is: Does it matter where the CPA and Asset Protection Attorney are located?Details: I live in Utah and own one duplex in Tennessee which I purchased earlier this year. I have never filed taxes as an in...
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Can you claim a home office if you have multiple rental properties but you do not qualify for a real estate professional status?My CPA said that the real estate activities for me are an investment and Not a business a...
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Hello,My name is Lynn and I am in the very beginning of my journey to become a successful Real Estate Wholesaler. In this quest I have quickly noticed there are certain forms I will need and certain ones that do not ...
I have a Renter living in one of my properties in Houston, TX. Dad, Kids and Pets are on the lease. Dad has been a very difficult tenant due to having new pets without informing, not maintain yard etc... and other i...
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Hey all!So my 2020 goals have been to really take my brokering skills for a thrill ride, and phase out of doing normal consumer deals. "Path of least resistance" has led me to network with 2 dozen folks that have 10-5...
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Got a question on filing your expenses regarding your rental properties. Assuming you are actively involved in managing your propertied for tax purposes :
Lets sat you have couple of properties.
Assuming you mix your...
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I am a small landlord with only 2 properties. And less than 2 weeks ago I signed a lease with a new tenant. There are a few red flags that I see quite clearly now but kind of turned a blind eye when I signed the lease...
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Hello to all!
I have an offer on a duplex in Ohio, inspection was done and the tiles in the basement are likely asbestos.
All of the forum topics I could find deal with asbestos that is not broken- These in the ba...