Robert D.
If you were me....
Soo... I hate to resort to this type of question but I have read and read and read and read and then Ive read some more on the subject and in fact am still reading on LLC & CORP with their different tax designatio...
Stephen Chittenden
Project #3: Single-Family Home in Havre de Grace, MD
So, we are closing today on our third LLC project. Previously, we closed on a single-family home, which we renovated and rented. We have also purchased a three-unit multifamily that has all three units rented, but h...
Jasmine C.
Looking for a maintenance person in kcmo
Hello. I am looking for any advice or help to find a third party maintenance person. I've had a few turn overs and I feel like my property manager is ripping me off with the "expenses and repairs". I want to find a ma...
John Crandell
Possibly entering a partnership, what is the usual arrangment?
I am a general contractor in the NW, been struggling to find my first rehab because of the usual problems: funding, availability, the usual stuff for first timers as myself. When I first moved in the area I met a numb...
Tyler McKown
New Member Introduction
Hi all,My name is Tyler McKown and I am a college student at Kent State University studying economics and marketing. I graduate in December and would love to get started in real estate but want to learn before I dive ...
Mark Gagner
1099 contractor won't complete W9 form
Hi BP,In 2014 I hired a recommended contractor to do a quick job for me at the end of a project, but later learned that he was unlicensed (yes, I know I should have known that upfront AND got a W9 filled out before wo...
Eric Hathway
Is adding solar panels working out for multifamily buildings?
With spring right around the corner, I would like to lower my electricity bills by adding solar. Can anyone inform me on what I can expect? How does the billing work? What are people's general opinions on this? I have...
Ray S.
Prevent unauthorized parking
I have a 4-plex with 4 parking spots. People keep parking in our vacant spaces or blocking the driveway. The tow companies never come when I call them. And I'm also slightly afraid of a retaliation if I have someone t...
Ryan Schwartz
Is broker charging too much commission?
Hi everyone. I'm wondering what your thoughts are... I have a friend who is an agent and his broker usually makes him charge 6% of sales price for a listing in CA. That's on the higher end of normal, as it seems mos...
Fred Shandler
Do you buy a house that shows signs of water in basement?
How do you guys feel about this? Is this something that will alter your decision to buy (particularly for renting)?