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Pat L. Crazy Tax deductions allowed & disallowed
15 March 2013 | 1 reply

I got these from our tax prep guy.....

Crazy Tax Deductions that the IRS Allowed:

1. Parents put their child in clarinet lessons and argued that it would correct the child’s overbite. The IRS agreed and allowed them...

Brandon Dubisky 203k advice for a 1st time investor
25 January 2019 | 20 replies

I'm looking for advice to acquire a 203k loan on my first investment property. I know I have to live in it and that is my plan, but how long do you have to live in it before you can sell? Any recommendations for 203k ...

Cordell Critchell New to land development
6 September 2021 | 10 replies

Hello everyone, 
I am new to land development and looking to connect with other developers. Looking to learn more about other people's deal and maybe advice. This is raw land looking to make lots and sell as ready to...

Andy Bui Fund Raising ! How to keep track of investors money? How to be organize?
20 January 2014 | 10 replies

I am sorry if this question have been asked but I haven't been able to find it.

I have friends and family who wants to invest in real estate. I buy distressed properties then rehab and resale for a profit. ...

Will Mejia Fixing current rental or selling?
1 March 2024 | 12 replies

I own a 2 flat brick building in Chicago. Over the years some brick cracks and other outside work has accumulated. Some concrete areas around the building need to  be fixed. I would guesstimate 20-40k in repairs.  I h...

Rich Hupper Two flips this year how to avoid self employment tax
11 October 2018 | 64 replies

HiI bought two properties this year and sold them for a profit. It is my understanding the profit from those flips will be treated as active income and subject to self employment tax. However I didn't even lift a fing...

Thomas Caridi New Member interested in 203k loan West Kensington, Philadelphia
10 April 2019 | 20 replies

Hi all,I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast for a little while and this is my first post so I apologize if this is a repetitive topic. I'm a first time homebuyer looking into the West Kensington area of P...

Steven Darrow US Financing for Canadians
30 June 2017 | 10 replies

I've been calling around to some US banks this week to see what they offer to Canadian residents in terms of financing US property. Here's what I've learned so far:

BMO Harris - Will loan up to 70% LTV on sec...

Eve W. Tenant want to install security system, should I allow it?
22 July 2013 | 14 replies

The tenants want to install security system with smart thermostat adapter and one main keypad? How should I handle this?

Should I say yes under the condition that the system needs to stay when the tenants move out?

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Mary Kenney Should I create an LLC to start purchasing properties?
4 April 2023 | 9 replies

Hello investors, Should I create an LLC to start buying properties with? Specifically, the plan is to buy single family and small multifamily homes to rent out. What are the tax benefits of buying these properties und...