Steve Hudson
Qualifying as a real estate professional - taxes
We're exploring ways for my spouse (who does not have a full time job, but works 25 hours/week outside real estate) to qualify as a real estate professional as we build our short term rental portfolio. Curious if anyo...
DAVID GAGE
Whats the best security system for personal residence?
I'm looking to get a new security system for my personal residence and was wondering if anyone could recommend what systems the best. I've thought about installing it myself but wasn't sure if its cost effective or sh...
Nitanth Vangala
Process for preventing break ins
Hey everyone,We recently have been having issues with people breaking into our apartment building and breaking glasses of the empty units. Why one would do this is beyond me. I’m curious to know what others have done ...
Aubrey Cook
Advice needed for a newbie cash buyer
I’m totally new to real estate and looking for some advice. I’m currently a graduate student studying studio art at a school in DC. After graduating in 2 years, I plan on moving to SF to pursue a career in art. I have...
Rebecca Belnap
The Feds Raised the rate today
Just got an email that the fed raised the rate by .25 today. That was expected. What wasn't expected is that instead of planning to do 2 more increases in 2017, they said in the meeting that they are planning 3. I'...
Ingrid Hussey
Security Cameras outside Florida SFR
Hi All,I recently installed security cameras outside of my SFR rental. 1 is installed on 1 corner of the house and is aimed at the front yard. The other is installed at the opposite corner of the house above the gar...
Colin Ghira
🔒 QuickBooks Data Security Best Practices 🔒
🔒 QuickBooks Data Security Best Practices 🔒
- Use strong, unique passwords.
- Enable two-factor authentication.
- Regularly back up your data.
- Keep software updated.
- Limit user access and monitor activity.
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Andrew Simms
Not just another door locks question
I'm closing on a property in Franklin, NC (WNC) that we plan to STR. There are 6 doors to the exterior (front entrance, garage entrance, basement entrance (next to hot tub), and 3 doors on the main level to the back p...
Ed Moran
Recommendation Request: Lenders that can do business in FLA?
Looking for a reputable lender working with RE investment loans in Florida. Thank you. -Ed
Patrick Tudor
How Passive can it be to own larger apartments?
How passive can someone invest/own larger apartments? Say someone makes enough in their primary business to invest in larger apartments (40-200 units) and decides to hire a good 3rd party manager. How passive of an in...