Anthony Joseph Kendall II
Baby Boomer Retirees and Downsizing
I'm curious of your thoughts on the Baby Boomer Retirees rental market and smaller properties. I have considered getting into rental property that caters to this group even down to consideration of property layout et...
Mike L.
Help: Another 30 year fixed vs 10/1 ARM choice to be made
So I've got a choice on a $850k purchase price, 20% down place.
Buy and hold, going to live for 5-6 years, eventual rental.
What would you guys do? 10/1 ARM at 2.375% with about $1k in lender credits?
30 yea...
Kia Afshar
Having a property management company with rental RE
I have noticed that a significant number of people into rental real estate also one their own property management companies. My wife and I have a few properties that we currently manage. Is there an advantage to makin...
J.P. Ventura
Should I Elect to be an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area (I live in DC) have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to...
Lee Haenschen
Anything I can do to make a deal?
Ok this is a long shot! I own a full service lawn maintenance business, one of my long time clients that I have had for over 15 years is in poor health and is very disconnected from his family. He lives in Charlotte N...
Aaron Mund
COP 15 treaty and our economy?
I have just found the draft texts of the COP15 treaty. Section 3 states the we will have to reduce our emissions by 50-95% within the next 40 years. There is even a selection of 95% or more in 40 years. Wouldn’t ...
Shane Barrows
When to buy whole life insurance
Ok so I grasp how whole life works.
But in order to use it correctly should I have a lump some ready to put in on first payment.
Example 50k policy 4% return 2k first payment required monthly after that is $35
So...
Brendan M.
What are the tax implications of paying myself to property manage?
I just bought my first multifamily property and I have been thinking about how to maximize my tax benefits on it. If i can write off property management fees as an expense, can I pay myself (either as a sole proprieto...
Kevin H.
Service Animal Question
So I am trying to rent out my first sfh. I showed it today to a gentleman who stated he is a disabled veteran and has a service dog. I stated, pets are allowed. However there would be an additional fee of $25 per mon...
Ethan Conrad
Advice on a hard money loan (lending to someone)
I'm a realtor and property manager and I have a tenant that broke their lease and did a fair amount of damage to a home on their way out. The owner of that home is very cash poor (older person with health issues and f...