Kevin D.
Forming a Simple Trust
Four of my properties (8 units) are in one LLC and my accountant advised me that being a single member of the disregarded entity is not the best idea. I talked to my attorney and he is forming a simple trust where I ...
Jimmy O'Connor
Appraisal Advice! How to evaluate an irregular new build
I've been working on an acquisition of a vacant triangular shaped lot on the southern border of center city in Philly. I have an investor that does new builds in already established neighborhoods to rent them out, reg...
Pat L.
Quickbooksforinvestors.com - Has Anyone tried this service
I'm just starting out and don't have many transactions, but I need to get my books in order for my taxes due 10/15/2017. The point and click aspect of Quickbooks seems simple enough, but I want to get my chart of acco...
Kate Jones
Tenant Issues and advise?
To all my investors: Stories!
-What are some of your biggest issues you have had with your tenants in the past and how have you dealt with it?
- What do you say when your tenants make up excuses?
-Any free advise...
David Jackson
Florida Housing Market
So i am from Maryland and looking to move to Florida. On zillow i see tax assessments of properties listed at 1.6m are like 900k. Is that common or is it the prices are way too high right now? Is it wise to buy a hous...
Lyle Cooper
Waiting for my tenants to sign renewal Manhattan, NYC
I sent my tenants a renewal lease 1 week ago. I haven't heard anything back from them. I'm a little nervous b/c the lease expires mid-June. They've been there for 2 years which includes a renewal in June 2020. I kept ...
Matt Jamieson
Capital Gains Tax Exemption on 2 Homes?
Hi All!Google Search came back with, "When does capital gains tax not apply? If you have lived in a home as your primary residence for two out of the five years preceding the home's sale, the IRS lets you exempt $250,...
Frank S.
HOA Rental Restriction
Approximately 4 years ago I purchased a property in Nevada that has an HOA with rental restrictions on certain lots (such as the one I purchased). During my due diligence period I confirmed with Association and the b...
Jefferson Smith
How to structure with partner/s
A few friends have talked with me about going in on real estate deals together. Each of us have done real estate investing before, but not a ton of it. We're all "post-newbies" (3+ deals each, never together). Each is...
Jeff Morelock
Tampa Bay - What's Your Favorite Areas
Just wondering who is buying what and where in the Tampa Bay Area.