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Jeff D. s-corp owner ok to claim his own labor on flip?
19 April 2012 | 4 replies

Can an s-corp owner /employee /officer claim an amount attributable to his own labor on a flip to help bring down the taxable profit?

For instance, if he did a portion of the work - perhaps the tile, some paintin...

Craig Brouillette 90 day flip rule???
1 May 2014 | 10 replies

I've come across this on the last few flips and wanted to see if anyone has any ideas of a way around the following example.

Buy a home on January 1 with the intent to renovate and flip it.

Complete the...

Nick Gagel Bank Account Clarity
29 August 2022 | 6 replies

Hello,
Looking for the best way to layout bank accounts for a property. 
1- account for security deposit 
2- account for mortgage to come out of, that tenant pays into monthly via Zelle
3- account for property exp...

Huiping S. Could people give some help for a new FL agent?
22 April 2016 | 9 replies

I passed FL agent exam yesterday. As a full time medical informatics, I like my job, so I will continue it. My home is in Tampa FL area. Real goal to get the license is to build our personal property profile in a no t...

Mike G. Requesting help in understanding safe harbor applications
17 October 2017 | 3 replies

Hi BP,I recently incurred significant expenses for the exterior of one of my properties, and am requesting your assistance in understanding what I may be able to deduct in the current year.  I would classify each of t...

Noah Barba Cash Needed at Closing
6 April 2020 | 4 replies

Hey BP, just a quick question: What kind of expenses are needed to be paid in cash when purchasing a property? I know that there is the downpayment and closing costs (which include lender and third party fees). Are th...

Joe Wood Section 179 on passenger vehicle
21 October 2017 | 7 replies

Hey everyone,Stumbled across section 179 while looking for ways to increase my deductions. Anyone familiar with this? My wife and I bought a Ford Edge which is in our names, not the LLC. Will we be able to expense par...

Jared Miller Requesting a tenant's monthly budget
3 March 2017 | 8 replies

Are you allowed to request a monthly budget from a tenant in the application process? Or, put it in the agreement that if they miss a rent payment you can request a budget with their monthly expenses?  Just curious.

Blake Harper New Duplex-Help Analyze Deal
19 April 2016 | 2 replies

Looking to buy first deal and need help analyzing it. Property Details-Asking price $202,800. (Lets say the bank doesn't budge and I buy it for this amount and seller pays closing costs).Foreclosure! Duplex 2 bed/1 ba...

Pat Needham Opportunity cost of FHA vs conventional mortgage?
16 December 2019 | 2 replies

Hi fellow BP members!
I'm considering buying a duplex mid-next year within the 400-500k price range to begin my house hacking journey. I'm aware of FHAs being 3.5% down payment compared to 5-20% for conventional, wit...