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John Carpenter fair % for finding discount materials/investing myself
2 May 2014 | 12 replies

Hello
I am new first post.
I work for a man by the hour for over twelve years I get $15 per hour use own tools
So far this week I have saved him several thousand in materials,today it was at least2250/2300 on t...

Edgar Gonzalez Types of materials for a rental renovation
28 April 2017 | 1 reply

Good Evening, my name is Edgar and my question is concerning what type of material should be use when renovating a rental? I would like to select a certain look for my unit nothing outlandish but more on the transitio...

Ryan Nolan Fix and flip used material write off
11 October 2019 | 7 replies

I’m working on a fix and flip and have found some great deals on used cabinets and a few other materials that I would like to buy. My question is can I write these materials off and if so how do I provide a receipt. 

Jason Padgett Commercial REI investing material for a newbie?
23 September 2019 | 12 replies

Hello BP!
I'm still a newbie dialing in my asset type to invest in but I can say with confidence after several months of intense learning I'm leaning towards non-residential commercial (likely NNN leases) or land + d...

Marlon Balogh Materials Fraud and How it can occur!
6 September 2020 | 5 replies

As a forensic accountant and fraud examiner, I have dealt with numerous cases in which a land owner and general contractor face disputes with one another 1. Over the amounts of materials actually purchased and used fo...

Jeremy Knox Maryland Real-Estate License Exam Study Materials
6 June 2014 | 4 replies

Hi All,
I'm looking to get my real-estate license in Maryland and am looking for a good home study course as I work odd hours full time and don't think a class or online course is best for me.

Anyone know of any good...

Linna Li How to find discounts on building material
10 October 2023 | 12 replies

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2 family in Malden and going to work on renovations. Will be buying new floors, drywall, cabinets, etc. Does anyone know where or how to get bulk pricing for as an owner-builder? I'm looking...

Renee H. Passive vs non-passive activities (material participation)
26 September 2021 | 2 replies

Hello everyone!
I'm reading a lot about passive vs non-passive rental activities and cannot really find a clear explanation.
This publication from the IRS says:
1. "Material Participation: A trade or business activ...

Steven M. ALWAYS PURCHASE YOUR MATERIALS YOURSELF or else!
19 June 2021 | 58 replies

Anyone, and I really mean anyone that is doing any form of construction/rehab, a word of warning: Always buy whatever materials (lumber, cabinets, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, tile, sprinkler system, lighting, etc.,...

Guillaume Rouleau Looking for reading material to understand construction
12 December 2016 | 5 replies

Hi,I am currently thinking to turn one of my property into a small condo building. I do like to read books about Real Estate, do you know any that could be helpful for small building construction ? Thanks