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I wanted to know if anyone can help me with understanding the process of lining up contractors do I bring them with me do I take pictures take plenty of notes and get many estimates as possible? Or purchase the home f...
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I have a tax deed for a Jefferson County property and am considering ejectment. When filing, one can choose to have the taxpayer notified via certified mail with return receipt.
Must that return receipt be receive...
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Let's say the individual just graduated from professional school, and started their own practice/business. They are a contractor and receive a 1099 form. Do they have to wait two years before being able to qualify for...
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My renters caused damages where fixing is about 10x the security deposit. How can I fund the fixes: Do I bill their insurance? Do I sue them and they bill their insurance? I've never had to deal with this situation so...
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Hi all,My tenants in Indy start to pay rent late after 3 months moving in. The house is in a decent area, rent for $1100. My property manger told me among the houses she manages, there is about 25% late rent payment. ...
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Husband and wife just moved in about 3 weeks ago with their 2 children. Wife calls me and tells me husband has moved his baby mama in with her 4 kids and a cat. My lease agreement states that visitors are not allowed ...
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Time to file your 1099 forms but not to everyone you pay. So start cleaning up your books and excel file to identify whom you have to issue the form.First you should have a w-9 form filled out by anyone whom you are g...
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The beginning of the year is a perfect opportunity to get even with all those contractors who worked for you during 2018: report them to the almighty IRS and make them pay taxes on the money they received from you. In...
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I am an investor who listed a house on sale with a realtor. We received several offers and I selected a loan offer. The contract had a special stipulation indicating that buyer is willing to pay $5k over appraisal if ...
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Here's a "Hack" I use so I don't have to chase my tenants for their rent checks:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4240/blog_posts...What other techniques do you - landlords, use so you don't chase your tenants for th...