Julian Freyre
New investor, wholesale
Hello, Im a young kid and I read the real estate book by bigger pockets. I was drawn to the idea of wholesaling and I understand that I am unable to do it until I am 18. So I want to read a wholesale book so I can hit...
Foster Mefford
House hacking a multi family
Hi! So I am still super new to this whole real estate thing. I have sparked a ton of interest for real estate being my job after I graduate, I made a post a couple weeks ago asking for tips and thoughts to get started...
Robert Lorenz
Title company drafting promissory notes?
I was reading an article (maybe the Brandon Turner blog post on buying a 4-plex that turned out to be a 5-plex?) and it said something about the title company drafting the note... can I do that in a seller finance sit...
Justin L.
Transfer of Property from Partial to Full Ownership in California
I own 27% of a rental single family home which was acquired in 2016 and now my grandparents are looking to gift the rest of the 73% which they own to me. They plan to gift it to me with the intention that I can excha...
Bruce Mac
Real Estate Attorney recommendations in SF
Immediate need is just to set up an LLC in CA to register for a short term rental license, but figure it's a good start to building a relationship with a local attorney that specializes in real estate.Any recommendati...
Kate Jones
Investing in other states
Hey everyone. I am looking to buy my first house-hacking home within a few months. I am located on Long Island, NY where homes are higher in price. I am 21 and I do not have much money. I am learning as much as I can ...
Mark Mattison
Airbnb in Charleston, SC
Hi, I'm looking at buying a 3/2 house in downtown Charleston, SC south of Sumter and use it exclusively for an Airbnb. House is pretty close to turnkey with little work needed to be done to it. It appears it would ...
Leroy Butler
Real estate CPA in San Diego
I currently have 4 rental properties in 2 states and I’m looking for a CPA in San Diego area who specializes in real estate.
Robert Johnson
Is the income from a STR considered "earned income" for tax purposes?
From my understanding, long-term rental income is not considered "earned income" but what about the income from a STR or MTR if I self-manage the rental?
Ben Lee
Using LLC to offset Rental income against Active income (W2/Capital gains)
From my research, I understood that my rental property paper losses could offset my W2 income/capital gains if: (1) my AGI is under $150k, (2) the property is a short-term rental, or (3) I have a Real Estate Professio...