John Blanton
Cost for K1s for a partnership under 10 investors
I am working on getting quotes from a CPA for preparing K1s for a small partnership deal with less than 10 investors. 3 GPs and 7 LPs. I have been quoted $2500 by a local CPA, but some people have told me that seems h...
Andrey Y.
What do you spend a month on food?
Inspired by this thread here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/152...I was just pondering what I personally spend a month on food..I looked at all my credit card purchases for food/snacks/drinks (only th...
Selina M Stone
Saving Money from paycheck to paycheck
How would I be able to save paychecks when we need grocies, something I buy on the weekly, and buy things I want but dont need? Like candy, junk food, etc. I dont have full control on where my money goes when it comes...
Lynnette E.
Self Storage repair parts, plus mice
So,it appears that I will be getting possession of the self storage units I bought with a 4 unit apartment complex last January pretty soon.In looking at the units that are vacant, they are made out of block, but have...
Scott S.
Even Starbucks is asking for break in rent
Just read Starbucks sent a letter to all it their landlords asking for rent concessions for the next 12 months. “Effective June 1 and for at least a period of 12 consecutive months, Starbucks will require concessions...
Barbra Thebenyane
Seed lawn installation - best practices prior to planting
I have roto-tilled and flattened my back yard, what are some of the further things I should be doing to ensure my seed lawn looks perfect for open house? What are some tips before I lay the seed for an enduring, quali...
Shannon X.
Other then houses...
Do any members run/own their own business other then real estate?
James Park
Best and Worst States for Taxes for Retirees
Interest article published by Kiplinger for the most tax friendliest states for retirees. The darker green states are among the most tax friendliest states.http://www.kiplinger.com/tool/retirement/T055-S001...
Georgi...
Donald Pierson
Financing for 9 Months Using Investment Property as Collateral
TLDR: Fix & Flip (see BP report link View report). $725k (single family home; on MLS @ 1mil). I need $210 for closing. I’m using $100k of my own cash toward the total closing costs of $210k. For the remaining...
Cheryl Fung
Commercial loan terms on loan amount above $1M
Hello BP,I'm in CA and need some advice on some commercial lending terms. A lender provided some loan options for a 10 unit building. I'd like to know if the terms provided are typical of today's commercial lending...