Abdul R.
Bringing cash to US from overseas for real estate
My dad in India who has some cash would like to invest in real estate with me. Anyone knows what is the best way to bring it to USA? Will I need to pay tax on it here in the US before investing? Can he gift it to me? ...
Kevin O'Bryan
Late rental payment and collecting late fee & evaluating rentals
I am relatively new to the rental market industry and currently have 2 rental properties in Ohio. My first rental property was purchased and rented last July and I currently self manage. I have two quick questions:1) ...
Michael J.
Is My Tenant Screening Criteria To High?
Good morning Bigger Pockets community.
I wanted to get your perspectives about my criteria's I am currently using trying to rent out a 3 bed row home in a "C" (blue collared) neighborhood. Every day for the past mon...
Michael Medeiros
Any recommendations to challenge IRS Proposed prior year change
I received a notice from IRS regarding tax year 2016, they are asking for over $30K adjustment. Anyone have a CPA or professional they have used to challenge this type of action? Thanks.
Benjamin Fishler
Recommendations/data points on attic clean out and 200 amp panel
We just bought a place and are looking for some data points/recommendations a) Attic clean-up/sterilization and b) 200 amp main panel upgrade in the San Diego, areaThe quotes we received are basically insane, even acc...
Account Closed
Guilty Plea in scam targeting homeowners facing foreclosure
There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with foreclosures. He chose the wrong way. Don't even *think* of doing it.Defendant pleads guilty in scam targeting homeowners facing foreclosure Jan 23, 2018 Info Wyandot...
Bob Fullwood
Section 121 Exclusion - Do I need to fill out or file paperwork?
This past June I completed a house hack fix and flip which was my first deal. I owned and lived in the property for 4 years - rehabbing along the way, and then sold for a gain less than $250,000. Not sure that this ...
Michael Fundaro
Interest in Security Deposit
Hi all,We have tenants signing a 12 month lease. They are 3 roommates, one of which will be moving out in the spring. After screening them, the remaining 2 are both good candidates and can afford/pay rent after he l...
Tyler Ansell
Do handwritten "I buy houses" signs actually work?
I've noticed alot of bandit signs popping up around town with handwritten messages scribbled like "Houses for cash" "I buy houses" "Sell your house fast"...do these actually generate leads? They look so terrible.
Justen Ashcraft
tenant moving out 3 months into lease (evicted) kind of
So I have a tenant that was late 2 months ago, last month was served a writ of dispossession before she paid cash on the 8th day, and this month hasn't paid as of yet. I believe she is moving out currently and I alre...