I have been investing since 1988 part time. I Had good results flipping dividable land in 89-90 and a great return on a commercial lot I sold owner financed for 38 k more that I purchased for after I held it a few yea...

Hi BP,
I'm at a point in my career where I'm about ready to reset and make a hard switch. Right now, I am in a very favorable position as far as income is concerned with virtually zero debt. I've been placing down of...

Buying property with 0% down seems to really place limitations on the kinds of properties I can afford. My monthly payments are too high as a result and this makes virtually every cash-producing property (I have come ...

Good afternoon, folks. I'll try to be specific as possible.  I have a few questions related to which loan works best given the below scenario.Currently, I have a VA loan at 2.25% on my primary residence.  Looking to r...

My wife and I are closing on an owner occupied duplex later this month - tenant is already in unit B. The home is in great shape, but bathroom and kitchen are outdated. We want to maximize deductions and are looking f...

I am looking for recommendations on a CPA who knows the ins and outs of real estate taxes and can advise a new investor on strategies to help maximize returns. I need my taxes done soon so it will be really helpful if...

Hello fellow investors.   I have a property under contract to sell.  I would like to use a 1031 exchange to maximize my return and use my proceeds of around 40k to invest in a small multi-unit in Columbus, Oh.  If any...

If I want a new CPA - mines retiring in 2014 - what do I need to look for? I have asked him to recommend someone as I do not have a rental yet.

Other than asking "hey - you work with landlords?" What would be some s...

I am in discussions with a new property manager and have the opportunity to negotiate a fee structure.  I am currently paying a flat 6.5% fee, but haven't been happy with the results.  I was recently approached by a s...

Bigger pocket members, How do you file for tax return for newbie? I only have two rentals. One in Memphis and another is Cleveland? Anyone recommend using turbo tax? Hiring cpa can get expensive so trying to find t...