I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years.  I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out.  SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...

Good morning,as I am very small I am trying to fill my tax return for my duplex by myself.The IRS documentation seems clear but not on houses depreciation.My doubts are:1) Should I start using depreciation from the fi...

Property manager not responding to my email or phone. I have not received last month rent. what should I be doing?

I'm building a spreadsheet, and I'm stuck on a part I'm not quite sure on:
Basically, I'm asking if dividend recapture amount is realized only if there's a gain on sale, and if it's dollar for dollar (e.g., $1,000 i...

I own about a dozens doors and am beginning to wonder if rentals is the best way to go.  Fortunately, to-date the tenants have been very good, (at least the ones GC Realty & Development) has found for me.  But bet...

Hi Everyone,I've been meaning to write this for a bit. One of my goals for 2023 is to meet more fellow investors and professionals in Central and Eastern MA. Looks like this is a pretty active forum with great content...

Hi! I'm new to the site and I need some advice from sound property managers who are in the business. I am laying out the framework for a property management LLC I want to start in the Denver area and I hoped some of y...

A word to fellow investors from both coasts- too many liars and blood suckers waiting for opportunity to rip you off. If you're a working professional and haven't seen the ugly side of greed , traps, lying, betrayal e...

Hi,I purchased a house recently and my property manager did make-ready repairs in it. Nothing serious (not a fully-fledged rehab). There are a couple of issues with it, though, and I want to understand how you would r...