DongHui Patel
Composite Tax Return filed by syndicate
What does it mean to have a composite tax return filed in another state by the syndication/ syndicate?
Will they be filing on the LP behalf in the other state, and will the other state withhold?
Does the LP need to ...
John Humphries
Decking material questions
Hi decking experts. I've got a few deck related questions - 1. Our back patio is treated lumber (the green stuff from Home Depot). When we bought the property 5 years ago, the wood was in good shape but looking pret...
Joe Wang
Decking material for rental property
Hi BP,
I'm looking to add a new deck to a rental property in the Bay Area. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding what material to use (pressure treated wood vs composite, etc).
I understand the pros and cons, and I'...
John P.
Consolidated K1s and state income taxes
I have looked at several different real estate investment funds to possibly invest some money. I won't name names as I don't think it matters. For simplicity let's say they both invest in 5 states that do have state ...
Kenley Law
Wood Shake roof and Solar panels
I just bought an attached house (PUD) in Fremont. The community was built in 1978. All the houses in the community have wood shake roofs and the HOA dictates that they just be replaced with Wood Shake. My roof is defi...
Mitch Kronowit
Choosing a decking and finish
This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...
Justin R.
Metal Roof or Composition for Apartments?
Hello and thanks in advance for your experience and ideas. I am in need of a new roof for a 16 unit (Two 8 unit buildings) apartment in Southeast Georgia (Savannah metro.)
Two companies gave similar bids for scope of...
Derek Daun
Composite roof replacement cost in Sacramento
What should I expect to roughly pay per square for a legitimate contractor to do a roof replacement in Sacramento? Composite shingle, single layer tear off and replacement, Single story, moderate pitch (easy to walk o...
Ian K.
What to charge for oil stain on trex deck?
Tenants left this stain on an elevated trex deck. How would you handle this? I can see replacing the boards that are stained or is it possible to caculate the replacement cost of the full deck minus depreciation due...
Jon Klaus
Porch flooring
I plan to rebuild a porch on a Victorian home. What are some cost effective flooring material options?