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I'm trying to understand whether Active real estate losses (Real Estate Professional) lowers MAGI. My understanding is these active losses will lower Adjusted Gross Income (line 11 of a 1040) but there's some confusin...
My husband (high W2 Earner) and I have 16 doors that we self-manage. However, I have an opportunity to manage for a company 24 hours a week at a small apartment complex of 56 doors locally. My question being, if I ask...
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I pay for pool and landscape monthly service for my tenant on my SFH. Do other landlords do that, and if so do you include the actual fee in the monthly rental or do you charge more for the convenience of the tenant n...
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Hello Fellow investors,
I recently closed few Properties (Memphis-TN, Littlerock-AR, Columbus-OH) as most of you know the lenders would not allow to borrow the money on an LLC so i had to put my name on the loan and ...
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Both federal and state politicians continue to stick their fingers in our business with various regulations. Rent control is becoming more common. Limited rent increases. You're limited to how much you can charge for ...
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My lease does state tenants are responsible for yard maintenance. The tenants are not doing a good job of edging/ mowing the yard. I am trying to be nice but I keep receiving letters from the HOA. What is the best way...
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Hello everyone,I have a couple of properties and manage myselfHow do you go about going on vacation?normal things will wait, but what about emergencies?I thought about asking a friend, but not sure if he would have kn...
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Hi there, This is a question for RE investors and professional in Utah. We are diversifying our portfolio and bought two SFRs in Salt Lake county this 2020. With all covid-19 things we heard, there’s no factual eviden...
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Hello BP,
I would like to hear a second opinion here regarding Real Estate Professional Status (REPS).
Background: I have a full time W2 job. My wife does not work. My wife and I formed a partnership LLC back in 201...
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What is everyone's thought on the initial expendature of funds on propfessional services such as financial planners, attorneys, CPAs, etc. Do you foot the bill upfront, or go at it alone and hope you don't make a mist...