Patrick OHalleran
Feedback on The RealEstate CPA group (Hall CPA)
Anyone using for all or part of your tax needs?
If yes, please provide feedback. ROI? Key findings?
Many thanks, Pat
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: bookkeepers v CPAs - hire one of each or combo?
Should you hire a bookkeeper and a CPA separately or look for a one-stop provider?
Neither approach is inherently better than the other. Both have pros and cons. Some considerations:
- The least expensive route is t...
Michael A.
Advice - Preparing for Court (Unlawful Detainer)
Hi BP. Preparing for my unlawful detainer hearing in 2 days. Never done this before. Been pushed back since April. Really hoping I can get justice. Not been paid since Feb, over $5,000 owed to me.Any advice? I have ev...
James Sun
Proper way to Correct Sch E Expenses from DST Sponser
My DST sponser made a mistake on the expense amount (off by a factor of 8!) on my Schedule E from 2017 and this year corrected it by adding the missing expense to the 2018 Schedule E. The amount is not trivial and ca...
John Mazzella
Is it important for tax accountant to be local?
Hi BP,
I am an out of state investor and looking for a tax accountant to provide some advice on how to structure my operations and file my taxes next year. How important is it for your CPA to be local to your propert...
Patrick C.
Need help with working with an agent and a wholesaler
Hi BPers:Can anyone please provide some assistance and/or direct me to references in working with agent/wholesaler.Basically, if you are presented with some deals by an agent from a wholesaler. Some questions are:1) ...
Dan Liptak
DIY - Closing - Need Advice!
Hello Fellow BPers,I just got in contract on a property from homesearch.com its a local forclosure and the seller is providing a owners title policy at their expense underwritten by first american title co. + I am pay...
Bill Hoo
Advantages to having a tax accountant who specializes in rentals real estate?
I have three rental properties across two states.Been renting since 2004.Till now, I simply tally up expenses and log into a spreadsheet and bring to commerical tax preparing service (ie. HR Block, Jackson Hewitt, etc...
Dave Kush
Convince a hard money lender I can manage a rehab
I am preparing some documents that I would be able to provide to a hard money lender when approaching them. Definitely looking for properties that need work. I plan on using a contractor, but don't have somebody I use...
Justine Scheuher
$1200 for a CPA a reasonable amount for W2 and small LLC?
I used a CPA for the first time and just got my bill $1200. I am a W2 and have LLC with 2 properties that I've kept good records for. My return was only for $1,200...