Jonathan Orr
Construction type and materials comparison help
Looking for suggestions BPI am doing a commercial project that I will break ground in the coming months. In working with the GC we have chosen, we have been able to reduce some costs to maximize profitability. That be...
Bri Sawyer
Construction Contract Material Escallation Clause Issues
Has anyone run into issues with a contractor trying to enforce a material escalation clause in a construction contract? We have a turn-key build contract in which there is a clause that allows the contractor to pass ...
Art Maydan
Where Do You Get Your Materials?
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...
Stephen Kunen
Source of cheap materials for renovation
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...
Andrew Holmes
Tracking Purchases Of Sub Contractors (Materials)
Would love to hear from folk as to how you guys track your sub contractors going to Home Depot and buying materials on your account. They have the text to confirm method so you or your rehab manager can confirm the pu...
Kay Galuska
Shower surround material for rental property
Tile or all-in-one surround (acrylic?)...which is best for the money for a medium-end rental property? Thanks!
Colby Wherry
Material Participation STR for Tax Purposes
Hello,I have read the requirements to qualify for material participation on an STR, but I only see info on hours/ work preformed. Are there stipulations on having a full time job, or a threshold of how much income you...
Jacob Shadix
Material Participation for STRs w/W2
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.
Bruce D. Kowal
Material Participation - what constitutes good recordkeeping?
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 ...
Patricia C.
Material fact - what should be disclosed
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 ...