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I got into a discussion last night concerning the stability of various investments during extreme economic downturns. My mother in law - a custom SFR developer almost lost everything during the last recession when th...
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Here is the link.https://markjkohler.com/how-a-short-term-vacation-...My CPA had said to use schedule E for my STR on Homeaway. Then I saw a discussion on why you should use schedule C.This attorney explains why you s...
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Does anyone know of any credit unions that serve out-of-state investors?I've spoken to a credit union (PFCU) about getting a loan. Once it came up that I was out-of-state looking to invest, they said they don't do lo...
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I was wondering if anyone had good insights on how to use a 401k to fund deals and flips. I heard you can switch your 401k to a self directed IRA and use the funds to do as such. my questions are the obvious ones. PRO...
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I want to share something here. If there is still a question whether to raise or lower tax rates, please back it up with facts, or history, please.
This lesson will come in 3 parts.
Harding and Cololidge period
part...
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HelloI have been a real estate agent ( independent contractor ) for the past 6 years.My personal credit score is 790, I have 4 credit cards and a car loan. The credit cards have very low or no balance at all. I would ...
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I have my first rehabb under contract for $62,000 it's a 3br/2ba 1531 living area. I have a local bank that will finance 90% of the deal. There are housing in the area selling for $90 per square foot. My banker had th...
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Hey friends - My partner and I have identified our 'mission statement' for the type of rental property we're looking to invest in. Cashflow focused, residential 2-4 unit property and are now narrowing down the target ...
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Is it customary for a property mgr to request a new tenant provide soc sec cards, birth certificates for all tenants on the lease along with recent tax returns & paystubs?
Given issues around identity theft, the...
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Hello everyone! Im very excited to be starting my real estate journey and I will be buying my first property in the near future. Ive been doing a lot of research through reading books, podcasts, blogs etc. I feel p...