Hey Guys, I have seen some people using a document that is about three to five pages long that lists every potential expense for a potential investment property. The one I most recently saw would automatically perform...

I'm in the middle of purchasing replacement property as part of a 1031 exchange and am trying to get some clarification on allowable closing costs that can be paid by the 1031 proceeds.  My 1031 company sent me a list...

The Benefits of Video Move In / Move Out

I'm getting prequalified for a loan at a large national bank.  He requested for my pay stub, last 2 years tax returns, any applicable w2 and k1, and 2 months bank statement for source of down payment.  This all seems ...

Hi All, I recently closed my first deal and will be house hacking a two family in Quincy. We took possession of one of the units on 9/1, and found that the previous tenants left several large pieces of furniture behin...

I've read David's great book on long distance real estate investing, but there was a catch-22 that I couldn't quite figure out. It comes down to finding a contractor vs making an offer on a property.Here are two of ta...

Hey so I have two properties in Topeka Kansas and I have an Aunt that lives there what is a reasonable amount of money to pay her each time she goes and takes pictures and video on my behalf to verify inspections and ...

This last November marks one year of being a land lord. What I need help with is what can I write off for my taxes outside of the normal office space write off, portion of the utilities, gas mileage, computer write of...

Have a condo I'm closing on that is about 1100sqft and loaded with old people stuff that I need to clear out.  Are there any charities you guys know of that will just take everything, or will they all just cherry pick...

Hi EveryoneI am trying to maximize self employed tax deductions while only deducting expenses that can be later be rolled back into my income by lenders. I know it is a balancing act for self employed people. So far I...