For those working full-time jobs and self-managing rentals, do you qualify for material participation? 500 hours seems like a stretch for those that tend to only spend 30-60 min/week managing their properties.

IRS will challenge the 750-hour requirement under §469(c)(7)(B)(ii).   The Temp Regs set forth the requirements to establish hours of participation §1.469-5T(f)(4):  "The extent of an individual's participation in an ...

hi allI recently purchased a condo in Norwalk. We have been having issues with the neighbors next door with smoking cigarettes. It’s coming into our unit.. we are going to the board come January.We are probably going ...

Where does everyone source their rehab materials? Home Depot? Lowes? I have never rehab a place but feel the big box stores can't give me the best quality and prices. Not sure about liquidator stores either. Strategie...

I've bought my domain name, gotten my phone number, and now about to order my business cards (and then the real work starts), and was looking for some opinions on what everyone likes to see in a business card. There a...

Under Sec 469: A taxpayer qualifies as a real estate professional if (1) more than one-half of the personal services the taxpayer performs in trades or businesses during the tax year are in real property trades or bus...

I have finally decided that as an investor gaining direct access to the MLS is necessary for several reasons.With that said, I am strongly considering a CA Real Estate License.Given my hectic schedule, it only makes s...

Hey guys!
We have a property in Texas that needs a fence update. Contractor suggested wood as the material, however I thought wood is more difficult to upkeep. Should we continue with cintractor's recommendation, or ...

Hi, we are renovating a 6 unit in Allentown PA with small apartments (walk through 2 bedrooms). For the most part, we need materials to outfit kitchens & baths - ie: countertops, sinks, cabinets, toilets, faucet e...

I recently listened to BP Podcast 258 and heard Gabe talking about making deals with manufacturers he'd met at trade shows to get discounted materials in bulk. The next IBS show is Feb 19-21 in Vegas and I plan on goi...