For tax purposes can you use the purchase of a tablet as an expense if it is used solely for the purpose of managing and purchasing properties? I would like to use one specifically for this and not my personal one.

What taxes do you pay when you receive passive income?
also can someone please give some details on other types of income.

Hey everybody, my name is Sean and I am an accounting associate at a real estate investment firm in Boston, MA.  Prior to working in the real estate industry I spent four years in China performing business development...

In my start to flipping as I analyze properties the biggest unknown is the ARV. My best source for getting an idea of what it is is Zillow. I know there are mixed reviews on the accuracy of Zillow. What are your thoug...

so I am planning to start my direct mail campaign soon, I'm thinking of targeting absentee owners, pre-foreclosure and probate. I want to focus at 1 of them at a time. Which one do you suggest me to start with? And do...

I have a few potential deals in my pipe line but I’m in need of a good CPA in the Anchorage area. Any good referrals?

Hi All, So my PM sent me a letter they received where "The Board of Education as filed a complaint against the County Auditor's valuation of your property for tax purposes". Then they go on stating I can contest this ...

I'm the new controller for a group of real estate investing companies. This strange world of real estate is fascinating and terrifying, I have no experience beyond buying a home the traditional way.

I'm trying to le...

Hey BP Community!This is my first post but I have been trying to educate myself the last year and found BP a few months ago. It's great to hear everyone's stories and I am excited to contribute!I grew up in Cleveland,...

I have just recently found a potential buy and hold property listed for 55k. According to the county auditors site the surrounding properties have appraised for anywhere between 80k to 100k. I have a scheduled appoint...