Andrew Olson
Tax Deduction For Rental Property Not Yet In Service?
I purchased a single family home last year that is in need of major repairs before it becomes my first rental property. I know about the passive activity loss rules and the fact that I am limited to a $25,000 -- whi...
Anthony Drew Gary
Can an account from Audible.com or Amazon's equal be deducted?
I'm curious if anyone has tried to deduct the cost for an account on Audible.com or a similar audiobook database subscription on their taxes? Can you justify that there is enough real estate related content to write ...
Edgar Perez
Checking references for Property Management Agencies (Questions)
Hey BP,I am looking for property management in my area and have interviewed a few different companies/agencies. I have a couple that I am looking to follow up with and they provided me with a some references. I am w...
Travis Frenchak
Writing off 100% of improvements first year
Is it possible to write off 100% of the repairs/improvements in the first year instead of taking it over a longer term? I put about $70k into a buy and hold this year and would like to write it all off. I understand t...
Jeremy Karja
Home Service Plus - Do you use it with your energy company?
Do you have a service through your energy provider that fixes your appliances for you at not cost? In Minnesota we have a company called Home Service Plus through Center Point Energy. They cost about $5 per unit but...
Jonathan G.
Appliance repair Kennesaw GA
So who are you guys using for general appliance repair in Kennesaw? Have a SFR with a broken built in Microwave I put in a call to Howell Appliance repair and will see what type of service / value they provide
James Runkle
Septic system previous failure?
Hello.I am a newbie here. I am purchasing a home in Center Point Alabama, and the recent invoice for septic pumping stated there were signs of a previous failure. However, the system at the time of pumping was in good...
Tom R.
What is tax deductible when buying investment properties?
I purchased my first buy and hold in October. I till have some documentation to gather before I make an appointment with my tax preparer but I am curious exactly what is tax deductible for this property.Im going to a...
Micah Bell
Coin Laundry Services for Multi-Family Properties
Does anyone use a coin laundry service for a Multi-family property in Memphis, TN? We are currently using a company and have been extremely disappointed with the service. We can never get them to come fix their mach...
Ron Shockley
Recommended Home Warranty Companies??
I'm getting ready to close on my first rental property finally after several months of making offers (this seller's market is friggin' crazy) and the seller (as part of the sale) is providing a home warranty (up to...