Mike M.
How to deduct labor expense with no EIN?
So the majority of all of the contractors or people I hire to help at my rental I pay in cash because they don’t accept credit card or check and they don’t have an EIN. Another example is cleaning ladies and or painte...
Tim C.
Starting Out, DIY and Working On My Business
So I'm starting out with buy and hold investing. Have one rental (former primary residence) and have a newly acquired duplex with one side that has existing tenants.
I'm at the mental crossroads about whether...
Constantine Vasilatos
How do I find an affordable general contractor for Buy&Hold?
I have been snuggling with hiring help for my properties for the last 25 yrs.I need a General Contractor to handle my rehab from purchase to Rent ready condition. I don't know where to look for this kind of person.Mos...
Stephen Hundley
First Flip to Sell- Closed and Ready for Reno!
Just closed on my first flip with the intent to sell! All of our other renovations have been the BRRR strategy. This lead came to us from a friend that saw my "We buy houses" ad on fb and referred us to the seller. Th...
Sam Gill
Recommendations for companies doing evictions in Balt. County?
In the process of finalizing an eviction of a tenant in Baltimore county and looking for companies that do the actual eviction (not the legal process but taking the tenant's belongings out of the unit once the sheriff...
Tyriek Hull
First hard money loan
Hello so I just closed on my first property and thought I was educated with how hard money lenders works but seems I may have misunderstood. So I have a fully funded construction budget of 58k. But it sounds like I ha...
Matt Good
Primary occupancy
I'm interested in buying a long term (2+years) investment property with the intentions of building sweat equity. I'll occupy the property. I was interested in using an FHA loan. I want to buy the biggest bang for my b...
Peter Philando
Average Cost of Roof Repair
Looking to get an idea for roof repairs in the Montgomery area. Shingle roof replacement cost for a 1500 sq ft house. Is using the house square footage a good way to estimate the roof sqft? What do roofers charge per ...
David Miller
Ohio Sales and Use Tax on Renovations
I have a question of Sales and Use Tax in Ohio. I just bought a property and it needs a bit of work before I can rent it out. The scope covers the following:
PaintNew WindowsRepair to garage roofOutlet CoversReglaz...
Val J.
Itemizing Contractor Cost
I'm thinking of having windows installed in a rental property. The contractor has quoted me a price of $5500. He's asking me to pay 50% up front and the balance when the job is finished. He told me he wants the 50% up...