We would like to have a HELOC available in order to make offers when a home that is worth it becomes available. Is this a wise strategy? My wife and I have a goal to rent our current home out and pick up a fixer upper...
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This is not a thread to debate the government shutdown (political discussion is against the forum rules), but rather just a warning to people that I just ran into an issue. 10% of our workforce is government employee...
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OCC’S CURRY WARNS BANKS EXPOSED TO “FROTH” IN MULTIFAMILY MARKET, DISCUSSES FINTECH.Reuters (5/16, Lambert, Crimmins) reports that on Monday Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry spoke before the Reuters Financial ...
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HiI have W2 income and short term rental income reported on Schedule E. I file jointly with my wife. Has anyone figured out a way to leverage AB150 SALT tax workaround in this situation to pay California taxes? May be...
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Hi all, great site and many helpful resources. My first post, thought I would share some info on my recent (still in progress) flip. It's our first flip, but we own 3 other properties that we rent.Found a good deal ...
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Besides making less money, what are some good ways to reduce my income tax bills? I mostly flip & wholesale, so my income is primarily taxed at short term rates. Between state & federal last year my tax bill...
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Does anyone have any local bank suggestions to open my business bank account in the Rock Hill, Columbia SC region possibly with a branch in Charlotte, NC also? I am looking to open it at a bank that has good terms for...
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Hi everyone! I am a real estate agent in the twin cities area of MN. I got a call today from a revenue officer with the IRS asking if I’d be interested in being a guaranteed bidder for a foreclosed property that the I...
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In addition to property management, I do hourly work for a rehabber. Would it be better for them to send a 1099 to my property management LLC or to my personal name? Both are justifiable since I end up managing the ho...
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Can someone explain this to me?In "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," Robert Kiyosaki says "The reason I minimize my income is I don't want to pay it to the government. That is why my income comes through my asset column, through a...