If I'm using the standard mileage rate for 2017, can I also claim my business use percentage for my auto loan interest?  My accountant says no, but I've read in books that you can still claim auto loan interest in add...

I currently have 3 properties ( 6 doors). I currently keep all the money in and out in one bank account. I do not have an LLC. 
I am going to continue to acquire properties and and wonder where to start. Should i cre...

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I am looking to start investing in rental real estate properties in Texas with one other partner. We both live in California. Right now we are trying to figure out how to set up a business structure that will lim...

Evening BP,I will be interviewing a number of property management companies over the next few days. I was hoping to gather thoughts / questions / things to be aware of, from my fellow investors that have gone through...

I just shopped around for a better price on insurance and I was confronted with a decision I could not answer. My current landlord policy and umbrella insure my rentals and home I live in at “replacement value.” Ano...

Hello, I am putting together our annual information for my CPA. This is the first year with an investment property. I use a spreadsheet for my wife's LLC to track her business expenses and income but I'm wondering if ...

Hello All,I'm somewhat new to real estate investing and have 1 cash flowing property right now.  In speaking with some other investors in my state (New Hampshire) I can across a state tax situation that I was not awar...

What is the biggest issue or most important thing for your business with real estate investing?#1. Finding good deals... meaning houses that can be flipped? #2. Flipping the houses at the cheapest possible costs?#3. O...

I am having a hard time finding a good CPA that knows how to maximize the tax advantages of a short term rental business. I am located in the northern Virginia/DC area. Are there any recommendations out there? If not,...

I've talked with people that have told me they basically pay ZERO closing costs and that they don't put any money down on their next deal.I'm 2 rentals into building my portfolio.  I have about $100,000 in equity in t...