When is it correct to maximize rental income reported on our SCHEDULE E (Form 1040) for additional mortgage qualifications?For example, an investor already has a few preforming rentals purchased last year. Now that ...

Hi everyone, my wife recently reached the dream of being able to retire at 49 thanks to rental properties.  Some of her properties are in her self directed IRA.  A provision in the IRS code known as 72T allows one to ...

Not sure what forum this should be in. Please move if this is not the right forum.I am looking for a spreadsheet that includes the following: - Amortization Schedule tied to analysis sheet to separate interest expense...

Hello all...I own a single family home in Broward County. Our property taxes have increased over $8,000 from last year. We currently have annual tenants in the property with the lease set to expire net month. The tena...

How often are you performing inspections of your units to ensure nothing is damaged, no leaks, etc.. Any formal schedule? Or just here and there when you are already there? I don't have a formal inspection policy or p...

Hello Everyone,Here is my dilemma - My insurance company is cancelling our landlord policy on a property due to a very picky and inaccurate inspection.  We are in the process of selling the property and the closing is...

Anyone have any success getting around the two year rule? My wife and i rent out our house and downsized to an apartment to save for a house. We’re now ready to buy a multifamily but because our rented house will con...

Hello:I am currently looking at apartment buildings in Phoenix (5 or more units).How best to forecast one's debt payment?What is the best number for one's amortization term? (ex. 10 years)And what annual interest rate...

Are there any resident experts here on ground leases?

I just made my first mortgage payment and am having some serious sticker shock when looking at the interest.why is it almost all interest? I cash flow very well on this, so could definitely afford to pay more towards ...