Kaaren Hall
Invested in a House with Your SDIRA? Remember to Keep a Cash Reserve.
After you have invested using your self-directed account, you might wonder about the next steps to take. Importantly, it's crucial to be aware that a lack of available cash in your Self-Directed account can expose you...
Aaron Mazzrillo
Nonpaying Tenant Joined Army
I have a tenant who decided since he signed up for the Army and is leaving for boot camp in a few months, he doesn't have to pay rent any longer. I filed eviction, but have been tossing around the idea of calling t...
Jason Hill
Depreciation Question (what's inclusive)?
Hi all, I've just subscribed a few days ago and have been reading various posts and info...I must say, great source of education and inspiration. I have a basic question if I may...after describing 2014's scenario:My...
Justin Joseph
Grounds to Sue Lender
Hi All,Have been enduring a frustrating experience with a lender and I am wondering if I might have grounds to file a law suit against them. I am looking to refinance a home I own and have engaged a new lender, prima...
James Lehmann
Taxes for marketing and guru costs
Quick question to those who know the answer. I have heard many different responses, so id like to see what everyone thinks.
I have spent roughly 22k this year on real estate related expenses. 15k on 2 credit cards fo...
Ryan L.
Personal residence converting to first rental
Hi All,
I am just starting out and this one question keeps stumping me. Here it is - The house is in my name. The house will be rented in 6 months. I will be doing approximately 7k worth of updates to the house. ...
Calvin Kwan
Oakland Rent Increase Question - Banking and CapEx Pass through
Hey Oakland Property Owners!I have a few quick questions about rent increases. I just bought a duplex and the current tenants have been in the building for 5 years paying $2,000 (on month-to-month). They've had no i...
Simon Stahl
Lender wants to force sell me property insurance for the past due to an insurance gap
Hi thereFirst of all, I understand that a lender wants uninterrupted insurance coverage for any property they have a mortgage on. What baffles me is that they are trying to force sell me insurance for the past, when w...
Benjamin Poole
Do Contractor Savings Pass to the Owner?
I'm planning on doing a rehab project from a distance. This may mean a combination of buying materials for the job myself and having a contractor buy materials.Any tips on setting up a project in such a way so that an...
Tanya Hurst
Can you roll 2023 expenses into 2024 taxes?
Hi everyone. We may not be able to get our STR in to service in 2023 as we had planned. Are we able to take the expenses from 2023 and roll them into our 2024 taxes? The largest expense we've had so far is the new ...