Christopher Albritton
[Calc Review] Help analyzing an SFR Fix and Flip / Rehab
Hello BP Members, and thank you in advance.Question:Is the ROI section on the Flip Calc broken? The analysis below via the link has the following numbers:Purchase Costs: $109,500Rehab Costs: $54,000Holding Costs: $5,8...
Douglas Stewart
Depreciation Schedule Expiring
My father in law owns a 176 unit building in Los Angeles. It was built in 1991 meaning the depreciation schedule is beginning to expire. He is worried about losing the tax benefits. How big of a concern is this? W...
Brian Nel
What due diligence in determining cost basis for depreciation
In reviewing my taxes for the upcoming year, I've been looking more closely at my Schedule E and reading more about depreciation and cost basis. I know that your cost basis needs to be accurate, a number the IRS agree...
Natanya Vidales
First time home buyer with upcoming home and pest inspection
I have a home and pest inspection scheduled next week and it was brought to my attention that in addition to the home inspector I should hire a plumber to check the lines and a structural engineer to check the structu...
John E Ceisel
Obligations to Tenants When Construction on Property
Hello,
When performing value add construction what obligations does the owner/landlord have to the existing tenants in adjacent units? For example, I have a duplex and plan to add 2 additional units. This will undo...
Philip C.
Am I a "Business" or "Investor" for Tax Purposes?
Hello,According to NOLO's Tax Deduction Guide, the waters are somewhat murky when determining whether a rental property owner is a "business" or "investor." I own one out-of-state single family residence that has ten...
Lance Lvovsky
Tax Reform: IRS clarifies interest on HELOC often deductible
There seems to be confusion regarding how the new Tax Laws affect the interest deductibility of home equity loans and HELOCs. A lot of folks think the new laws do not allow deductibility of interest on their HELOC. Wh...
Shawn Gardner
How to deal with non performing GC’s and subs?
What’s up guys? So, I decided to use a GC for my second project and it has been a struggle. I would like to know how you guys deal with non performing GC’s? We’re currently 4 weeks behind schedule because of the elect...
Matt Hunter
W2 depreciation offset
Hello, I am new here and looking for help. If this is the wrong platform forgive me. I am an active three year STR investor with 4 current STR properties. In January of 2023 my business was sold. :) Unfortunately,...
Eric Pirozok
How important is equity build-up?
I have a rental property that produces $100 of positive cashflow. If I apply an extra $100 to my principal payment each month I will payoff the mortgage in 25 years instead of 30. What is more important? Paying off my...