Johann Jells
Anyone DIY their LLC tax forms? What software do you use?
After many years of doing my own taxes with forms A, C & E using Turbotax we started using an accountant when we formed an LLC like 5 years ago for our properties. Now he's MIA, and we weren't all that thrilled wi...
Ken Rishel
Fair Housing Compliance - What are You Doing?
Apparently someone felt my post the other day was too political and it was removed. That does not change the fact that both retailers and community owners seriously need to address the changes in all of the Fair Housi...
Alaina Lindquist
How long are your tenants staying?
How Long Does a Tenant Stay?(Or, more Importantly, what factors influence how long a tenant will stay in your property?)Well to start with, if you are wondering this, you are not alone. Really, this the core question ...
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And We're Off! (Part 2 of the Breaking the Appraiser series)
And We’re Off! (Part 2 of The Breaking the Appraiser Series)
There is a Strategy
In the inaugural edition of the Breaking the Appraiser
series, a call went out to all real estate owners and syndicators. It was mad...
Tina Lee
Exteding lease to my tenant but she requested few conditions
Hi all, I am extending one year lease to my tenant with not increase at all. I thought she will appreciated.Instead she mention , I will resign only if you do following few thingsDoor belt to be fixed. Which could be ...
Barshay Graves
203k Streamline Loan
Any advice on purchasing an investment with this loan? Horror stories, success stories??
Paul Lopez
Syndication Challenges
I've been reading with great interest the articles by Ben Leybovich, especially the dilemma regarding obtaining non-recourse financing for the debt portion of deals. I think doing the larger deals the - GP/Syndicator...
Mark Marinaccio
Seller wants to remove my escape clause
I have a seller that wants me to remove the language from the purchase offer that would allow me to back out of the deal but I'm hesitant to do it for obvious reasons.Anyone have any creative ways to help protect myse...
Scott Morris
Renting to yourself
I've been thinking about this for quite some time. It seems like renting from yourself (or through an entity you own) would be a great way to reduce expenses/taxes overall. Renting from yourself would have a few of ad...
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Activities Permitted with A Checkbook IRA
I have just established an LLC for my SDIRA. The purpose is to use this LLC to buy and hold a SFR rental. I intend to manage the property myself. Are there any restrictions against using a credit or debit card with th...