Josh Buchanan
Looking for good Landlord pay tenant screening
Can anyone suggest a good website to screen tenants that I can pay for after collecting the fee from the applicant?. I have some tenants that are not up to date with technology, and the sites I have used require the a...
Jim Witten
Taxes on RE Income through an LLC vs Finders Fee?
If I brought a property to someone in California, and my intention was to setup an LLC with the person where I get $10K (for example) from the net when it's sold. But they just want to pay me a $10K finders fee upfron...
Jason Hanis
Partnering with a contractor on a flip
So I'm about to do my first flip. I have 2 other partners that will be part of the deal. However, a contractor friend of one of the other partners brought us the deal. Obviously he thinks he should be "in" on the f...
Marc Biedenkapp
House flipping: business or investment?
Hi there,I have bought and sold 2 properties over the last 3 years. My tax agent just told me that I would have to pay 15.3% self-employment tax since it's considered a business. But 2 houses in 3 years can hardly be ...
Chris M.
How much does a CPA "typically" cost with 1, 2, or 3 properties?
Hi everyone.I'm a super beginner, so pardon me if this is a silly question. I'm interested in some ballpark figures on a couple CPA related questions:1. How much can I expect a CPA to cost to do my taxes, if I have an...
Ken M.
What technology helps you?
I'm interested in learning what technology tools you use to accelerate your business.Post URLs, software and mobile apps.Ken
Deba Douglas
Should I put my Rentals under a LLC
Hi, my husband and I recently purchased 2 duplexes in the north Texas area under our names. We are wondering if we should put the leases under our LLC as a way to protect ourselves? Is there any tax benefits for leavi...
Mike Rutherford
Solo 401K or Self Directed IRA Providers
I’m looking at rolling over my 401K into either a Solo 401K or SDI. I’ve researched the pros and cons of each. My lean is Solo 401K because I have a small business. I also plan to buy real estate with it using leve...
Don Spafford
Secondary lien holder foreclosure
Can a secondary lien holder start a foreclosure process? If I were to loan some money to use toward a down payment while a bank finances the rest, so I am a second or junior lien holder, would I be able to foreclose i...
Donald Francis Reese Jr.
Apps like Cozy Vs. property manager
I’ve been contemplating getting rid of my property manager which is renters warehouse and use an app like cozy to collect payment and manage my rental myself. My reason is that renters warehouse chargers me $79 a mont...