So when you are doing a rehab, how do you handle categorization of expenses into capital accounts verses expense accounts?  Do you even try to keep track of the difference?  Any significant renovation to the house cou...

I had a funny thought pop into my head as I began to prepare for the upcoming tax season: should I intentionally pay more taxes (by not taking all deductions/credits claimable) so as to be able to leverage that income...

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I have found a store front property that is FSBO in an historic district of town in the Greater Akron Ohio areas, asking 550k. Seller has 100% equity and is mom and pop owner. 8/9 units occupied. The basic nu...

Hi BPers,
We put an offer on a multifamily property at 150K, but the appraisal came in 25K under and the seller will not budge. 
Is it a terrible idea to buy an investment property that is appraised 25K under the co...

Hi all, 
I've stumbled upon three different companies that deal in reporting anything payment related to the credit bureaus. I'm not sure which route to go as they all preach a solid service. Who would like to preven...

I bought a 3 unit multifamily. This is my first property EVER, I have been a landlord for a month. All long term tenants on this property that I have inherited. And hope that they stay for as long as they did with the...

I purchased a SFH for $30k cash in June.     I put $20k in repairs into it.     I have a tenant moving in August 1st at $895/mo.    It's an 800 ft2  2/1.      My property taxes for this year are $3000 but are going do...

I understand that the cap rate is NOI/Purchase price. My question is - what is included in the purchase price?. Should it be the purchase price plus any acquisition cost?

I have been self-employed in healthcare for 3 years, but in the industry for 15. My business deductions greatly reduce my tax burden, but also my income on paper. However, my actual take-home income is much higher tha...

Is it beneficial to have an LLC before flipping and rehabbing homes? What are are some drawbacks you've encountered by not having an LLC established?