Brendan L.
First time LL, how do I build my management team?
I'm working on closing on a duplex as a first time real estate investment, I also work full time. I'm going to want to minimize contact points as much as I can while not hiring a dedicated property manager. How do I g...
Calvin Kwon
Cost Sharing an Apartment (Tax Implications?)
I have a spare room in a 2BD/2BA apartment. I rent the apartment unit and I am looking to rent out the extra room. I was going to use the two rooms for myself, but decided to rent out the spare room. What are the tax ...
Chris Baer
Estate Planning in 2 states.
I have properties in Colorado where I live, and Memphis area, where I grew up. I'm in growth mode acquiring more and more RE and need a good Estate Planner and a better tax guy. Do I get separate CPA's for properties...
Tariq B.
Tax taSelling Two Primary Residence Within A Year. Military. Tax.
Greetings! Happy New Years!Question for the tax pros or people much smarter than I. I am in the military, active duty. I rented my previous primary residence for a couple of years after I moved on orders. As it was my...
Tyler Courtney
How to source a REIT to execute a 721 exchange
My parents own two rental properties that are row houses right next to each other. They were both purchased 20+ years ago for ~$70K each and have been fully depreciated. They bring in around $1050 each per month and a...
Walter Correia
My real estate agent gambles pool money
I got into a fantasy football pool with my real estate agent and he self appointed himself as the treasurer and held $480 to pay out the winner. I won the championship and he now owes me $280 and has not paid me in tw...
Kevin Hutchens
Management Percentage for STR
For those of you who that have your short term rental managed by another company, what do you typically pay in fees or a percentage for the management service? I have some family who are considering renting out their ...
Lei Zhao
Leasing Agent Fee Tax Deductions
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the bigger pockets forum. Since the tax season is right around the corner, I'm wondering that how can I write off my leasing agent fee? I worked with one for the leasing agents at Austin area,...
Navneel Prasad
Real Estate Video Software - Newbie Help Required!
Hi guys, greetings from New Zealand. Been following your amazing site and pod-casts (big fan!) to begin my own residential investing journey and had a newbie question for you guys.
What video software do you ...
Mike Webber
Long distance rent collection
Hey guys, I just closed on a long distance rental and have a PM in place. Right now the plan is for them to collect the rent and deal with the any expenses. They will then send me the breakdown along with the cashflow...