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I'm evaluating lending $25k to a colleague who is been fix/flipping for some time. He has a good track record, but I have never lended money so I'd appreciate any guidance in how to set the terms and what steps are cr...
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Has anyone ever questioned what their CPA told them and gotten a second opinion from another CPA? I currently work with a CPA who does not specialize in real estate tax, and I'm second guessing some of the answers sh...
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I bought and furnished a new rental property in 2019. I did use bonus depreciation for the cost of furniture, but I lumped the property improvements (mainly new hvac, water heater, windows) in with the building and ...
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My husband and I just filed our Articles of Organization with the state of SC for our LLC and now I can apply for the EIN. I don’t know whether to do LLC, partnership or corporation. The business is for wholesaling an...
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Many investors use craigslist for a number of different reasons. They could be searching for cash buyers if they are a wholesaler. Or they could be looking to buy a property that is listed on CL. I'm sure some people ...
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We finally started to repair fire damaged property. tore out all burned material and gutted directly affected areas. Plaster on lathe walls are covered in soot. what is the best course of action demolish and replace o...
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I am scheduled to meet with my CPA next week. What questions should I ask him? . Below is a short summary of my portfolio.2 rental properties in my state (VA)1 in TN and1 in OHI want to create an LLC but I don't know ...
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Hello everyone! I have heard much about the house hacking trick where I buy a multi-family property for a low down payment and rent out the other units so it covers my mortgage. There is a triplex that I am interest...
Hi - I'm a relatively new investor and I'm pursuing a potential foreclosure in Washington, DC. The property is scheduled to be auctioned at the DC Superior Court later this month (though the auction has already bee...
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my tenant's lease ends at the end of this month, she did pay for the month, but I've just discovered that my tenant is not leaving at the property anymore, however some of her things are still in the house. It seems...