When calculating NOI or any of the other metrics that are used to determine whether a rental investment is worthwhile, why isn't the  principal contribution in the mortgage ever considered as earned income?

Hi everybody new here,So I just bought a rental property in cash that is located in a 100 year flood plain zone. Is it worth it to get the insurance? From calculations, it appears that it will at least take 1500 away ...

Hey friends, I am working on my first investment deal and can't wait to get onto my second! I am going to rent out my current condo and fix and flip my new spot with my girlfriend. I was able to use an FHA loan which ...

We recently wrote a letter to the Tax Auditors office to request a re-assessment of the tax value on one of our properties. This would be the taxable value of the home. For an hour of our time in writing the letter, w...

Hi thereI am new to investing, looking at a SFH for my 1st rental property and trying to understand the tax benefits that are often spoken of on the podcasts. But, my CPA says that because my AGI is >$100,000, I am...

Hey all!So I have been doing a lot of analysis lately on possible SFH in the area to buy and hold.  I do not plan to pay someone to manage my properties anytime in the near or even somewhat distant future.  When I tak...

Hey team I have a quick question, so I found a great 4 plex to house hack in a C+ area only thing is the owner has to play the utilities, should I stay away from properties like this ? If so what will be some pros an...

Good day.  When does it make sense to make tenants pay utilities.  I have this 4-plex on contract and the current tenants have the utilities included in their monthly rent.  2 are paying 650 and the other 2 paying 550...

Was actually denied for a commercial because it's stripped to the studs and deemed uninhabitable. I've heard anything over 4 units is commercial but you can still get residential loans on 8 unit or less properties. Is...

Hi all,
I'm working on a flip in the North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio and am trying to reduce cost on windows and a small, 3-step concrete porch connecting the back door with the ground.
My costs for reference:
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