Brian Schmelzlen
Bad News for Buy and Hold Residential Investors
For the past 8 months, tax professionals have been studying Section 199A (the 20% pass-through business deduction) and trying to position their clients to best be able to maximize their deduction. However, we have be...
John Burtle
Making offers on houses but the real estate agent isn't happy
Do you guys ever make offers on properties and the real estate agent tells you you're being ridiculous with your offer and that he isn't up for telling the home owner your offer because its too low? Here's a quick run...
Karen Margrave
People are fleeing California, are you?
I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it. A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...
Jose Contreras
Tax benefits from RE investing in high income earners.
Hello everyone,We recently started investing in real estate in 2020. We are buy and hold investors and currently have 2 doubles in the cleveland area. We got into investing for it's wealth building annd tax benefits. ...
Bjorn Nielsen
Have any of you worked with RETA/International Living?
I’ve been looking into RETA deals (Real Estate Trend Alert) from International Living. The lead guy, Ronan McMahon, presents some compelling deals. I am curious though, if these deals are as sweet as they sound...I’m ...
John Jack R.
Do Little and Try and Make Money or Add Real Value and More Risk?
So about four months ago, my business partner has an inside track with this HUGE DEAL! It was a Spanish client of his, whose husband passed away, after a legal battle with her late spouse's family, she won the right t...
Ben Leybovich
Is Trump University a Scam...?!
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
Lenza M.
Is Holton Wise Sale of Quad in Cleveland a Scam? (7809 Franklin)
I have been following the Holton Wise properties for awhile and finally saw one that interested me a few days ago. I am very concerned this might be a scam after @James Wise refused to provide what I believe is basic ...
Yuvaraj Vimawala
How to handle emergency situations with tenants (AC issues)
Hi fellow landlords,This year I have been particularly lucky to have 3 AC units blow up and 2 properties have flooding due to sewage back up in my properties (all SFRs). I wanted to ask the experts here if there is a ...
Yi Roberts
Is it still worthy of investing SFH in Vegas?
A SFH in North Vegas, listed for $159,900, with long term tenant occupied for $1000 rent.