Han T.
Issuing Promissory Notes from Individual to LLC
Hi BP community! Hope all is well. Here is my question.I would like to check if it is possible for a LLC to issue (borrow) promissory note to an individual for the purpose of buying real estate. If so, can it be done ...
Calil Clark
determining appreciation for neighborhoods?
Hi, BP!I was wondering how investors determine appreciation (or depreciation for that matter) for a specific neighborhood or city year over year?Example:- In 2015, median sales price for a specific neighborhood is $14...
George Eliot
Is a CL ad sufficient to prove intent to rent?
Hi everyone,
I own a house that I plan on renting after I make some major repairs. Is a CL ad sufficient proof of intent for the IRS, or should I run a print ad before starting repairs?
Thank you!
Helen Fradette
Newbie here, How do I calculate percentage amount to save?
Hello, I'm in the stage of figuring out where my money is going. When I hear people say, "Live off 50% of your income, invest/save the rest" how would I calculate that amount? I know the difference between GROSS and ...
David V.
Polyurea Garage Floor - expense or improvement
Quick question to the Tax pros out there. I am considering resurficing my rental garage floor with Plyurea and was wondering if this can be expensed or is this an improvement that needs to be depreciated? I suspect ...
Rick Lucette
Turning home into rental property - tax implications
hi Community,We just moved out of our home (purchased a bit more than 4 years ago). It is in a convenient location that rents well and we would like to keep it as a rental property. I fully intend on educating myself ...
Dennis Dempsey
Home Office/Self Employment Tax Question
I wanted to describe a situation and see if anyone can tell me what the tax implications are:
You get your real estate license to help with your part-time investing business and don't use it as a typical agent would....
Davis Stoner
Tax Deduction's for investment property owner
Hello all,For the new year I wanted to organize my finances and maximize profits. I am currently reading Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright. Here is the situation: I own 2 properties in my personal name, but collect r...
Jens Nielsen
Rehab of 2 out of 4 units -add to basis or deduct as repairs
I purchased a 4-plex in 2016. Two of the 4 units were empty, so we did some repairs on those units (new carpet, tile and paint), plus we installed a new roof, repaired an exterior wall and fixed potholes in the parkin...
Michelle Curran
Cost Seg on a STR Reno all Self-done
Trying to determine if a cost seg study is worthwhile. Our purchase price was very low $225k and land value about 30% of that. We renovated property doing all the work ourselves so I'm not sure if we can factor in our...