Guy Azta
A bit helpless with property management not being too responsive
I didn't exactly know how to frame the subject header. In short, I am mostly an SFR and small multi unit investor (triplex, fourplex) and have about 10 of them in different markets, managed by different property manag...
Brian Plesscher
Should we Airbnb, rent to college students, or rent to a family?
We are looking at buying our second home and renting the first. We live extremely close to a college in Colorado Springs. One property manager told us the highest cash flow option for us would be to rent to students b...
Shea Spinelli
First Deal - Looking into purchasing 15 units
We're trying to find our first deal and stumbled into a little bit bigger one than we anticipated. We got a deal for 300k on 2 acres. 15 units, 3 duplexes and 3 empty units. They're low to middle income and the gross ...
Gregory Montalto
When a contractor doesn't/won't close out a job
Well, its happening... Two months into a rehab, our lead contractor is getting harder and harder to get in touch with and on site working. He is licensed and insured, but does not own his own company.
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Ellie Perlman
Which Real Estate Assets are Struggling Today?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an upheaval in almost every industry, and that includes real estate. Many real estate investors are scrambling to determine whether their investments will be able to withstand the impa...
Andrew Michaud
38 Unit Purchase. $105k cash flow. Good deal?
I am looking at purchasing a 38 unit apartment complex in Maine. Our area is a bit cheaper market than other places in the US. The property is in an excellent location. Right in town and walking distance to hospitals,...
Account Closed
Questions on Real Estate Tax Strategy or Investing
As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: should I trust all those "End-of-Year Tax Saving Tips"?
This is a revision of my popular post from 3 years ago. See, the older I get (don't ask), the more annoyed I get with the endless "I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO CUT YOUR TAXES in DECEMBER" emails, posts, webinars, podcasts, ...
Dennis Cosgrave
How Will California's Proposed Wealth Tax Affect You?
AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...