Celine Liu
Need Advice on Owner Financing
Hi BP friends, need some advice on how to do owner's financing. I understand the basic concept, but definitely need to learn the ins and outs. I assume that we need an real estate attorney with the purchase contrac...
Jonathan Perez
Columbia SC vs Charlotte NC buy and hold market
Supply and demandAppreciation PricesSchoolsCrime ratesWhat do you guys think?
David C.
Has anyone successfully used a Land Trust to avoid Transfer Tax?
I unfortunately live in a State that charges a 2% transfer tax for any title change (even between "sister LLCs"). I have been looking at a Land Trust as a way to avoid this. Has anyone used it successfully for this ...
Mark S.
Tax on Granite Countertop Installation in KY
I just had granite countertops installed as part of upgrading my kitchen in my primary residence. I went with someone who came highly recommended to me by 3 other people I know personally. After shopping around a li...
James Gould
Tax Strategies for Foreign Owner of US Real Estate
Situation: A foreign (non-resident alien) owner of US in situs real estate (two single family properties) wants to transfer the properties to their adult child, who is a US citizen. However, to my understanding, there...
Joe F.
My condo burned down 10/5/12 still not built need TAX ADVICE!
Neighbor fell asleep with a pot on the stove and he burned down the entire 55 unit condo building. I own my condo and lived there for 12 years. I had great insurance but it only covered my living expenses for a year i...
Dan Klao
Looking for a RE CPA to do Cost Segregation Analysis of SFR's
Hi All! I am looking for a seasoned CPA who can help me do cost segregation analysis for SFR's I own in OH and PA. I also need help with moving SFR's from personal Schedule E tax form into my LLC business tax. I live ...
Tara Gallagher
FL multifamily purchases in an LLC
Hello, I would appreciate some advice from fellow FL investors. I am interested in multifamily investments. The banks won't finance in an LLC unless it is 5 units or more. Most of what I am finding (where the numbe...
Runa Laila
flood zone house
Hi all, I am a new investor. I saw a house yesterday, I did like it, However, its in flood zone. My plan one day converted the garage space to make a living area. Since it's in a flood zone , I am hesitate to go forwa...
Bobby R.
DC Area Tax Preparer
I have yet to do 2014 taxes (multi-state W2s, rental property) as well as 2015. My last tax person, an accountant, was not taking depreciation for the rental.I met with a company that would do both years for $600, an...