Voltaire Lepe
Quickobooks Version (Tax Strategies: Savvy Real Estate Investors)
I read the book Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor a few years back. I recall it recommending that a real estate investor track our portfolio’s with Quickbooks. Question: Is there a specific version of ...
Karin Leung
Should I consider a cosigner if 2 of 4 tenants have solid backgrounds?
Am considering a group of 4 to rent out a 3/2 house - I believe they are 2 couples. First of the couples have verifiable income and references, and will likely pass my min. screening requirements. The other couple are...
Jerry Dennehey
Owner Occupied / FHA Question
Hello All,First post!I recently started a new job, would like to purchase a rental property in the area and finance with an FHA loan and owner occupied.Married / kids, so I would keep the primary residence.Several rea...
Tyler Ebnet
Adding a Duplex to a current lot
Last summer we bought a duplex in Marion Iowa and it has been a great investment so far, but we have been toying with the idea of adding another duplex on the same lot. The lot has plenty of space in concept to put ...
Michelle Chabot
Not sure how to deny an applicant or if I even can
I'm in a bit of a pickle right now trying to decide how to go about denying an applicant. I know the laws in British Columbia that landlords need to following regarding discrimination, but I'm kind of stuck with what...
MANY people invest in real estate for financial freedom. Unfortunately, not all investors get there. The truth is that a little cash flow won’t allow you to quit your W2 job or support an early retirement. You need a ...
Chauncy Gray
Group Homes in Illinois
Hello All,
Has anyone here from Illinois ever run group homes? Within the next 6-12 months, I want to find properties, flip them and make them group homes. I've heard that people can fix and flip homes and donate the...
Dan P.
Restricted Breed as Companion Animal?
An inquirer asked if I would accept 2 german shepherd service animals. Two dogs are fine with extra deposits. German shepherds are on my restricted breeds list (but of my choice not because of an insurance requireme...
Regina Smith
Off market Rehab in Cincinnati
I am a licensed realtor. I am active in my neighborhood (professionally and friends) and I had a neighbor call me and let me know about a vacant house that would be prime for flipping. Her father passed and she’s look...
Jeremy Porter
Navigating Financial Challenges with Empathy and Solutions in Property Management
As a property manager, it's not uncommon to encounter situations where a tenant begins to incur additional expenses rapidly. Whether it's due to changes in personal circumstances or unforeseen issues, addressing these...