Richard Michael
TAXES - Turbo Tax or Professional?
I am looking for a good tax accountant here in Phoenix, Arizona.Last year after talking to an older couple who are RE investors with over 10 properties, they gave me the confidence to use Turbo Tax. I have a pretty go...
Adrian M
Tax Returns for Real Estate Investing (Schedule C vs. Schedule E)
I have been investing for several years. Initially, I met with a Tax Consultant to ask how to categorize Misc Expenses. Expenses that cannot be tied to a particular property. He advised that I either not report the...
J Adams
Where to find operating costs? [San Diego, CA]
I am all read up on how to calculate a deal, but what I cannot nail down is where to find operating cost numbers. I tried to called SDG&E, my local gas and electric company, to see if they have a map on the varyin...
Thomas Blaine
So, Im thinking about buying a 10 Unit Apartment Building
So I’ve been looking at a lot of apartment buildings for sale lately. What I’ve noticed is that owners, each and every time are asking way too much for their properties. Without fail they are skimping on expenses, o...
Robert Smith
In need of help understanding incumbrance of a property
So about two years ago I entered in a contract with a friend to fund rehab costs on a house in Utah. The rehab was only 30k and was only suppose to be a two month project. The project had and still has many issues - ...
Alan E.
Would you put off retirement saving to buy real estate?
Im finding myself faced with the decision to reduce 401k deposits in favor of putting aside money for a down payment on a primary residence so i can get a house faster. I currently live in an apartment.What are your t...
Patrick Philip
What will real estate be like 30-40 years from now?
I have recently been made a partner of a firm that will be adding at least $1 million in cash to their portfolio every year hopefully for the next 30 years. I am trying to be forward thinking. I personally believe tha...
Tamikia Mathews
Newbie with unique Buy/Hold concept in Cobb County, Georgia
Hi all! I am currently a real estate paralegal and a future business mogul!I've been on the legal side of million dollar mixed-use/multi-family development projects for over 15 years. I’ve worked for law firms and d...
Maggie Gassett
bookkeeping for rentals
I am looking for a simple, straightforward bookkeeping software program (for a non-bookkeeper) for my rental properties. Has anyone ever heard of REI.net? Any recommendations greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for yo...
Drew McConnell
Beginning in Wholesaling
I have just begun to explore this world of wholesaling and want desperately to get out of the "rat race" that I'm currently in in the dealership business. I love the car industry, but I rarely have time for my family....