They always say that there are only two things that are certain in life - death and taxes. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t strategic ways to lessen or defer your taxes! As a real estate investor, it’s cru...

Hi! My husband and I recently bought a duplex, live in one side and have rented out the other. Our attorney recommended to hire out all snow removal services. The snow removal company we were considering using is sayi...

Do any of you use air purifiers in your home? Are they a gimmick or do they work? Which are the best ones? Which ones are the best value? One day, I'll live in a forest in Oregon or in the mountains in Colorado, but f...

I am under contract on my first property, a 12 unit that is home to many retires and I was looking at ways to cut costs right off the bat and the dollar amount for lawn care sticks out like a sore thumb.  Currently th...

Looking at a multifamily property that also has a commercial unit on the ground floor. This is currently occupied by a restaurant. What are your thoughts and experiences on different industries for a ~1900 sqft commer...

I am a few months in to my first buy and hold property. I purchased an older four unit building that needs work and I am prioritizing work and upgrading when I can. The outlets are not grounded and I was aware of this...

When people purchase a house and go through a large renovation (new roof, rebuilt hvac, etc.) what is a good percentage to set aside for vacancy and repairs?
Also, if one were to have say 5k in reserves, should the i...

Can anyone shed light on how the proposed Trump tax reform would affect property depreciation.  Could this tax reform  retroactively take away the tax benefits for 2017?

I recently closed on a property in San Antonio. Half of it is a commercial property...a bakery. My insurance company is requiring a few different repairs. One is "clean the cooking equipment ventilation ductwork". I'm...

Good morning everyone,I have a question regarding section 179 and if I would be able to deduct certain expenses against my income. My question is whether or not I can expense the full amount of my purchases against my...