Paul Zofsak
Water and gas meter are missing on prospective property
I currently have a contract accepted on a foreclosed property and the inspection revealed the gas meter as well as the water meter have been removed. Could this be theft or maybe the gas and water companies have remo...
Bill Gulley
COMPUTER BUG OUT AT MIDNIGHT!
What's all this about the world ending at midnight tonight due to a computer bug launching?
I'm pretty careful about where I go and what I open along with two security programs, but who knows, am I going to be dead i...
Elle G.
am looking to buy fixer/upper primary residence in Richmond, CA
Any leads much appreciated for single family home located in safe area of Richmond, CA -- would like fixer-upper...thanks!
Charles Press
?Repairs vs. Maintenance
Here's a question that likely only the people that keep their own books or the accountant minded will appreciate. Do you lump together your repairs and maintenance costs on your income statement or do you keep them s...
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how safe is Costa Rica for single American women
Hi, I was wondering about international investing and wondered how safe it is in Costa Rica for single women?
For instance, I know that I do not feel very safe wandering around by myself in many latin American Count...
Saika Maeda
ADU permit or not; financial implications
Hi all, I’m almost in escrow with this single family home in LA with an un-permitted large ADU with a Certificate of occupancy. An architect told me that even though ADUs should not be bigger than 50% of the main hous...
Jacob P.
Reviewing last years taxes -- Where would QBI be?
Doing taxes last year, I brought everything to my accountant very excited about the 20% QBI deduction, and it seemed likely our rental properties would fall within all the "safe harbor" principals.Over the phone, she ...
Chris Sullens
Are all costs prior to placing a tenant considered purchase cost?
So an experienced CPA recently told me that essentially all costs incurred prior to placing a tenant are considered to be acquisition costs and get written off only as depreciation. Is this true? I'm sure he knows wha...
Whitney Leighton
Four Plex Schedule E
Hi folks,
I purchased a 4-plex in January 2020 with the intention of renting one unit out as an airbnb and the other 3 as regular unfurnished long term rentals. I purchased all the furnishings to get the Airbnb unit ...
George Mastrosavas
HELOC or Line of Credit to purchase more Investment properties?
I am debating if I should HELOC or use Line of Credit on my investment property to purchase more investment properties? What is best option for less fees? Stay Safe & God Bless Us All!