Jeremy Rusnak
The balancing act around making and charging for repairs...
Hi all,Dug around trying to find something specific to my topic without much success...While at one of my properties today for an unrelated issue, I happened to notice a hole in the drywall in the hallway. Not big, ...
Rob Brown
Duplex Analysis
Hello everyone. There is a duplex that I would like to purchase however the owner will not go down on the price and insist its a money maker at the asking price of $115k. All utilities are not separate and I would hav...
Account Closed
Taxing a flip as a rental by leasing the unit prior to sell?
At what point is it determined, in the eyes of the IRS, how to tax a flip? For example, if we buy a property with or without the intent of renting it out, and after rehab we place a tenant in the unit, can we sell it ...
Roy N.
The concept of "deemed interest" - does it exist in the U.S.A?
Good morning BP!
I was over in the blogs this morning reading Brandon Turner's latest essay, "The Definitive Guide to Using Seller Financing to Buy Real Estate" and, in the comments following the articl...
Arin Whedbee
How honest should a wholesaler be?
It's been awhile since I posted, but after doing lots of research and reading many post there's been a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. How honest should a wholesaler be to the seller? Should they tel...
Grant P.
Advice on analyzing infill apartment development/apartment investment
Hello all,
Seeking advice on how to analyze potential apartment development to hold and carry as an investment.
The building would be 8 units total project cost in the 1.2m range, and would be projected to gross ...
Wiley Hood
Are DIY cost segregations a good idea?
Recently, I've decided to do a cost segregation study on a new $490K property that I purchased this year. I came across a firm (KBKG) that offers a $400 DIY cost study (paying for a membership). I enter the informat...
Alex Hively
Buying/Renting out my parents house?
Hello, One and All. Here goes my idea or should I say my biggest opportunity to get into the real estate/ landlord business.My parents are moving to a condo where they can retire. That leaves the house, which is all p...
Rich Weese
Obama likes offshore oil drilling--just not in our country for Americans' benefit
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What a two faced secretive jerk. I haven't been a real fan of any of the recent Presidents, but obama makes me sicker every time I see or have his dribble come ount of his mouth. I've been out of c...
Henry Clark
Fed Deficit and Fed Interest Rate
Intentionally waited till after the elections to ask this question. I’m looking for actual info. Anyone jumps on with political agendas I’ll dog them. Was watching a YouTube and they mentioned the fed can’t increase t...