Ali Javid
How did you manage taxes when you started out?
I try to be frugal and dedicated.I read books on the tax benefits of real estate. I then filed my first year with TurboTax and was all of a sudden surprised. A lot of tax deductions didn't apply to me due to my income...
Rick Howell
DO WE REALLY NEED BUILDING PERMITS IN TOLEDO OHIO?
Getting a building permit in Toledo OhioToledo, Ohio is a great place to live! The Glass City has seen some tough times but is now coming back in the economy is on the move. People are looking for houses to purchase; ...
Bien Nguyen
Ownerrez or Hospitable for STR PMS?
I'm curious about anyone's direct experience with either of these 2 STR PMS? My husband and I are under contract with our first STR property and looking for recommendations on PMS. I know some say just use Airbnb an...
Andrey Y.
QBI deductions - Tax considerations for K-1 syndication investors
Doing my taxes now. Have about 9 K-1s as an LP in syndications. I am able to put in all the info in the numbered Boxes, and at the very end, it asks me if there is a "Z code" in Box 20 (the first two syndications I ...
J Berk
15 year term @ 6% what do you think?
We are purchasing a seasonal retirement community from current owners with owner financing.
385,000 for 15 years @6%. NOI is 50k
We do not plan on buying any other investment property.
We have the means to pay...
Jorge Abreu
How "Sticky" Real Estate Investments Hedge Against Inflation
Real estate investors, along with the rest of the world, are experiencing an inflationary environment. Even investors with a diversified portfolio are looking for more ways to create an inflation hedge.
You're feelin...
Amy Konopka
Sober Living Homes / Recovery Residence a Real Estate Activity?
I would think so....is a Property Management Company one as well? I thought so. Is my newly formed Property Management Company that provides furnished long term housing for individuals who seek a cooperative living ar...
Julie Marquez
Dryer Vents - Clean Them or Fire
It was a great rental house in a pleasant neighborhood. It was a perfect 3/2 built in the early 90s with those solid oak cabinets, and enough well cared maintenance to make it one of those smooth rental houses. The te...
David Tang
Renter's Insurnace when there are multiple tenants
What are people's thoughts around tenant's Renter's Insurance in Chicago? We recently signed a lease with tenants (2 people - Person A & B) where they have 1 renter's insurance. Person A has the renter's insurance...
Bryan Miller
HELOC - Mortgage process
Main question: how do HELOCs affect your dti and how much does it change how much a lender will allow you to borrow?Fairly new investor here, working on first purchase of a property to use as STR, and hoping I didn’t ...