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Hey Everyone,I am new to the forums so forgive me if this information has been posted before, but I have a question in regards to writing off items for my rental property.I purchased a triplex, owner occupied. I have ...
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I just got my first investment deal under contract in Chicago. Who do you all recommend for Insurance on a fix & flip?
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I’m working on a fix and flip and have found some great deals on used cabinets and a few other materials that I would like to buy. My question is can I write these materials off and if so how do I provide a receipt.
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I need help figuring out how to determine the basis for a rental property. I purchased and lived in the property for a number of years and did a lot of renovations. I also built a garage apartment that I am now rent...
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Hey all, my name is Wyatt and I’m in the Lake Charles, Louisiana market. I’m looking to make connections with anyone in or around this market who is doing anything from wholesaling/creative finance/flips/rentals or pr...
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Hows it going BP? Alright, I always find my posts to be way longer than they need to be, so I'm going too try and make this as short and sweet as possible.Basically, I've always done my taxes myself (turbotax), and ne...
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Hello, I submitted an offer on a condo that needs a lot of work done. One of the maintenance workers in the complex offered to do some repairs and improvements for me but I don't think he has documents. Might be cash ...
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Hey everyone, looking for advice/options for structuring a deal. I'm sitting on $160k in a 1031 that I need to reinvest, I've identified a property but need help with how to structure the rehab loan and refi to pull c...
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We have been rented out without really doing any professional background checks until I read Brandon's book and understood how important it is to background check a tenant professionally. Problems arose when the new t...
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I have an opportunity to buy a deal, but the house needs a new roof ASAP. We are doing a lease-option, so I won't actually be purchasing the property until 1 year from now... just sub-leasing. I have asked the owner...