Sandra Kim
FIRPTA Nightmare: 2 days away from deadline and Title Company refuses to pay IRS
Hi all,
Sold a vacation home in Florida, and as a non-US resident, 15% of sales proceeds were withheld by title company for FIRPTA. I hired an accounting firm specialized in FIRPTA to handle the forms and remittance ...
Nick Ziegelmann
How do I know if I’m with the right broker for a beginner?
Once I pass my State exam, how do I know what broker to go to?
Christian M.
Jobs analyzing potential real estate deals
First, a little background. I am 23 years old and currently work at a CPA firm and will be done with all of the CPA exams in a few months. The firm I work at audits numerous low income housing projects and elderly hou...
Zack Mattin
Business Student:career to support real estate investing
I am currently finishing up my final year at a top business school and I have recently become really interested in real estate. I can’t stop reading up on real estate investing, listening to podcasts, and getting lost...
Jack B.
Selling my own house while working as a real estate broker?
I used to pay for a flat fee listing on the MLS to save myself money when selling my properties. I'm now a licensed broker. My agency contract states that:Property Investment: Associate may acquire, for personal inves...
David V.
Do any Accountants offer a retainer sort of arrangement
I currently do my own bookkeeping and taxes (for five rentals) and am generally comfortable doing so. However, what I need from time to time are answers to tax related questions that come up. I currently have an att...
Jason Johnson
Butler & Hosch closure
Back in May Butler & Hosch (a large foreclosure firm) which is the parent company of several trustee companies (e.g. RTS pacific) announced its closure. Is anyone seeing an impact to trustee sales due to this clo...
Mike D.
For the accountants out there
As someone who is about to graduate college with a degree in accounting, what path would you suggest taking with the end goal of owning/managing a real estate investment company?
One option is starting at a cpa firm ...
Wes Hagman
Investor - Newly Licensed (Question)
Hey everyone!My situation is somewhat unique so I'd love any insight, advice, tips, recommendations, etc. I just passed my Texas real estate license exam and am deciding which brokerage to select in Austin, TX. The pr...
Kenneth C.
Non/MLS - Off Market Property Purchase (Philadelphia)
BP Community:There's a property that I have had my eye on for quite some time. Prior to the property going into foreclosure, I reached out to the owner's family (of whom I was a neighbor) and inquired about making a d...