Bernie Huckestein
CPA / Tax Team Member -- appreciate help
Okay I tried to ask for a Maine specific CPA referral -- one that is comfortable working with a SDIRA. Now I can potentially see why I got no response for days, I've tried to speak with several CPA accountants and t...
Kevin Baraniecki
Best tips for someone just starting out in real estate
Hello BP, What are some tips and some knowledge to past down to someone looking to get started in real estate?I am currently reading a few books on real estate and analyzing properties on my spare time. I would like t...
Shawn York
Appraisal needed to purchase?
Hi-Need an answer quickly as the market here in Denver is insane and I need to move quickly on an offer. Purchasing a property outright with funds from my SDIRA. Is it necessary to obtain an initial appraisal for the ...
Seth M.
Growing Portfolio Question - New Member
My wife and I own 4 rental properties titled in our names. All were financed using 30 year banks loans with 20% down. 2 were past residences (VA Beach and Southern MN), 2 were purchased as rentals (Northern MN). All a...
Scott Gardner
Earnest money
How much should I pay for an Earnest Money Deposit? I have been told by many people that they don't pay anything or maybe up to $100. I have been told by a number of others that the absolute most they pay is $1000. Th...
Connor Destache
Denver Single Family Rental Property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Denver.
Purchase price: $485,000
Cash invested: $40,000
I purchased this 2bd/2ba single-family home to live in while making impro...
R Durney
Passive Losses from Syndication for a Real Estate Professional
I am considering passive investing in real estate syndications, but have questions about the tax benefit of the depreciation/accelerated depreciation.I am currently in a field that would qualify me as a "real estate p...
Jim Montville
What to do if no comps.First meetings ever.
I starting getting calls from my first yellow letter send out.Set up my first meetings in a couple of days.Very nervous to say the least.The first phone call I got I answered by accident and fumbled my words like a...
Blair Taylor
Tax structure for Canadians buying US properties
Hi! I'm a Canadian investor interested in investing in US real estate. I have invested previously using LLCs owned by an LLP. An LLP was necessary to avoid double taxation because LLCs are not recognized in Canada (un...
Gisele Sood
innerspring or foam mattress?
Hello, I'm daring to write my new post as I recently bought my 1st STR in Florida. As I'm reading replies in past forums, it seems most of you prefer Foam over innerspring mattresses. why is foam better? I wish to pro...