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Hi, I am using Turbo tax to file K1 form, the NC state tax is filed as non-resident alien. I had a passive loss form the syndication, I am not sure whether I should input 0 or the actual loss number in D-400 Schedule ...
Background: Wife inherited a 4-plex from her mom. Approximate value: $500K with an $135K interest only loan. The 4-plex is a cash cow and she has no intent to pay it off. 1) Should she keep the existing loan even...
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I completed a 1031 exchange two years ago, but found the strict time limits made it difficult to find a good deal. It often feels like either selling high and buying high, or selling low and buying low. I sold one pro...
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Hello BP members! Looking for some help!I have an opportunity to buy a duplex for a great price, under market value in East Tennessee. One side is vacant, and the other side is leased until December. Ideally, I’d like...
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Am totally new to investing, but every training session i read or listen to, says to start in your back yard. Am in queens, NY is not landlord friendly. Since this is new to me should I still consider NY like bklyn ...
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Hi all - what are your best tips and recommendations for finding a general contractor? I'm located in Boise, ID and we're in search of GCs for potential BRRRRs and flips. We're doing research online and while we've fo...
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Has anyone not applied for their Tier 3 license? Just before the holidays, there were still over 2,000 licenses available. I am shocked - based on the number of TOT certificates, I thought for sure that there would be...
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I'm looking to invest in my first RE deal at age 26. I live in West LA and work in commercial real estate finance so have experience with analyzing deals. I'm interested in the buy, hold, and sell strategy with a cash...
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Let's say I have $70,000 to invest. I have a chance to get a 5.2% return outside of real estate. As a buy and hold investor, if I can get more than this return, where should I invest/what is the best strategy in order...
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Getting my first property soon. Will be a sfr in the states. Currently, I am a US citizen (born and raised in Florida), but I live and work in Shanghai, and I have been here since 2014. I have no formal W2, since Chin...