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First time buying a home. Home is in Massachusetts. Will be renting it out. Any clues on how my year end taxes (not property taxes) will be impacted by purchasing a home, and now having more income coming in. (besides...
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I was wondering if there's a better way to keep your receipts together? Is better to keep them together by month, by vendor, or something else? I want to work smarter, not harder!
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I want to reduce my taxable income as much as possible. (Selling stocks and want to avoid long-term capital gains.)Maxing out the 401k is $18,500, standard deduction is $24,000. My question is, what does the bank look...
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I own 1 rental property and was wondering if I need to go the cpa route. I have been doin my own taxes through turbo tax but this will be my first year with a rental. I bought the turbo tax for investment properties b...
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Hi BP,I am seeking any resources (books, websites, software, etc) to help educate myself on home design and renovations - particularly those focusing on the exterior of homes. I am a complete newbie so just looking t...
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Hey guys, are there any STR softwares that are helpful for dealing with LP monies and distributions like a Juniper square or Appfolio would do in more traditional CRE? Or perhaps something that lends itself to use in ...
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Hi Everyone! I am new here and looking for some advice on if my plan is reasonable or not, all input is appreciated!
I currently have one rental and in the past I have flipped a home. I would like to become much more...
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Many times the seller won't give out NOI or cap rates if I don't give out my financial info.
How do I get that info quickly to sift thru the loser deals?
Thanks for your help!!!
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I have recently been making offers on properties listed on the MLS, however that process seems like it should be easier. My process now is that I get the PA, print it out, scan it back into PDF then I fax it or email...
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Do you carry around a laptop such as a Macbook? An electronic pad such as an iPad? Do you write down your information in a notebook and then enter it on a desktop at home? Or do you keep it old school and just use a p...