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I currently own a small plumbing businessI am trying to figure out if I am better off having employees on my payroll or having them on a 1099?we currently work for a big box retailer that pays us on a 1099 my plumbing...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
This is my first post! And I'm trying to buy my first property! Would appreciate your feedback/advice if possible. I work for a big pharma and will be working remote probably until Q2 2...
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I posted earlier on trying to reduce my W2 income with REI, and got mostly positive responses to my idea.Now I wanted to get an opinion of a few CPAs and investors on how to qualify as RE professional when mainly inve...
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After lots of research over the last few months my wife and I have decided to move out of California and really focus on getting our real estate business started. We have decided on the Kansas City area because of the...
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Hello,Do you contact references to pick between candidates or do you only do it as a last step once you have picked the ideal candidate? In general, are there any good strategies to choose, besides gut feeling :)Thanks!
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I've read through quite a few of the existing discussions on Solo 401k on this forum. Brilliant stuff. However, I have a very specific question regarding allowable contributions to the Solo 401k.If I have a side busin...
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I left my corporate job and am now self employed. I have been self employed for almost 1 year. Does any one know a lender that would finance my next 2-3 unit (owner occupied) without W2 income or a 2 year track record...
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Since the Jobs Act was passed in 2012 there has been a lot of debate about Title III of the Jobs Act; which would allow non-accredited investors to invest smaller amount of money into private companies. My question co...
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Hey guys I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts are right now on the Atlantic city real estate market. Would love to have everyone's feedback
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Hello all,I am currently in the process of researching the pros and cons of becoming a real estate agent. Does anyone have any feedback regarding the licensing process, etc? I am from Minnesota so I am looking to co...