I finally broke down and attended to some filing.  I have several file cabinets, however; since I have been a landlord for ~15 years I have a lot of paper and the cabinets are full to bulging.  I have thinned these re...

I am a very old school person when it comes to keeping track of goals and commitments (even though I am a millennial and grew up with technology). I have tried using apps on my phone and google calendar, but I just am...

You might not be alone when you hunt for a new home.If you have children who are at least old enough to talk, they will have a say in where you live. Even if they are destined to move out of the nest in a year or two,...

Hello all, looking for suggestions. I have 4 rental properties I want eyes on without having to pay for someone to monitor it every month or to have wifi connected with it. I'm looking into purchasing I think what is ...

1. It's there any benefit to hiring a local CPA or financial planner?

2. Do you use the same person as a CPA and financial planner?

3. It seems to me that one person would be able to maintain a better overall pictur...

I'm currently looking into a HELOC and wonder if the community can chime in.  I am specifically curious about how an appraiser might value upgrades.  In my situation, I bought a new construction home and closed on Mem...

Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...

Hi all,My name is Bartley "BJ" Anderson. I'm 35, married, have a 2 year old and a 1 month old, and I live in Lorton, Virginia. I used to work in construction and physical security, and changed careers in 2012 so now I...

Yesterday I received my first email from Host Compliance about paying Transient Taxes for one of my rental properties. A quick trip to their website explained how they've built a business around helping counties with ...

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was literally practicing the art of the basic 2% rule using gross rents and sales prices. I've yet to find a deal meeting the parameter by following "asking price," but it's good "math"...