Cliff H.
Secure document upload services?
Hi folks, what services have you used in the past to securely accept documents from tenants? Coming from the tech world, I'm familiar with tools like SFTP, SSH and know there have been a few on the Google Docs and Dro...
Michael Terry
Gifted Duplex
It looks like my siblings and I are about to be gifted a duplex. Both units are currently rented (total rent $825) on a month to month basis. The property has been for sale for over six years, price has been dropped f...
Account Closed
How does seller financing effect my debt to income ratio?
Hello,
So, I believe these are the three things looked at by a lender.
[1] credit score
[2] debt to income ratio
[3] how much money I make a year
I can control my credit score, but I can't control my job income (to ...
Gulliver R.
Are Airbnb and VRBO host fees tax deductible?
Hi all,I've read that Airbnb and VRBO hosts fees are tax deductible. I've found out how I can look up the host fees I've paid last year on Airbnb, but does any one know how to find that out on VRBO?Other than cleaning...
Mike Costanza
Quickbooks or Buildium? I need advice.
Can anyone lead me in the right direction here: I am beginning to manage some of my fathers properties and we need to know what is the best software to record income and expenses.
I am familiar with quickbooks and ...
Jerry Poon
Mortgage from Private Lender or Regular Bank?
I am seeking a loan, and I have a few options between a private lender and a regular bank. The terms are similar. What are the pros and cons of each?Will the private loan show up on my credit?And lastly, what are the ...
Rebecca Martin
Possibly buying a condo - HOA won't give me financial statements
Hi everyone, Last week I put an offer in on a condo that was accepted. I am supposed to sign the purchase and sales today. I reached out to the selling agent to request that recent financial statements and meeting min...
Stacy Spencer
Experience working with American Wealth Financial?
I was contacted by a company called American Wealth Financial. They indicate they can help me establish corporate credit for my LLC, more quickly navigate to an 80 Paydex score and also connect me with lenders who are...
Matthew Cervoni
Tuesday Tip: Ditch the Spreadsheets
This week's Tuesday Tip is for anyone still doing their bookkeeping on a Google Sheet or Excel file. Bookkeeping is an essential function to any real estate investor's business, the reason being is that when done righ...
James Miller
Judgements for unpaid rents and eviction costs
Can you legally send a past tenant whom you have a judgement against from small claims court a 1099, is this kind of like some credit card companies do when they settle for less than owedI