Ming Ip
Does your CPA charge you for a few questions over email?
So recently, I was going to use a CPA for a corporate tax return. He outlined that book keeping was $45/hr and corporate tax would be $500, and any additional costs to file to USA would be determined later. I told him...
Daryl L.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Just got a call last night for what may be a great (amazing!) opportunity. A family member is looking to retire and offered that I could take over his entire business. We didn't get into the depth of details I'd like ...
Raj G.
Tenant Not vacating in Bayonne, NJ
Hi, I just bought a home, it's a two family/floor home.tenants are there on 2nd floor living on month to month lease, we are living on first floor.I told him to leave with one month notice, but he said 2 months.I was ...
Elaine Jordan
Foreclosure, Pre-Forclosure & Auction Advice for newbie
Hello BP Members, I am a newbie in the central Florida area. I have yet to purchase my first property. I have spent the last several months educating myself on general real estate investing, flipping and buy & hol...
Dena Zeid
Hubzu listing
hello all,I'm a new investor :). I'm looking at aproperty in Florida in a very nice gated neighborhood that's in foreclosure. The property is listed on hubzu. The property seem to be in great condition, but no inspe...
Caleb Mclamb
Vet'ing a mentor?
Hello BP,I am just getting started and have been active in my local REIA, I have been approached, about a week after a meeting, by a member who has offered his mentorship and would like to do a deal with a 50/50 split...
James Ross
Interview questions for property manager
Hello BP!Continuing my trend of posting on topics that I'm currently learning about; I've been looking for a new property management company (PMC). My current one, while competent at placing tenants, is not very comm...
Camille K.
Delinquent Tax Sale 12/10/19 in Spartanburg, SC
This will be my first tax lien auction ever. Anyone ever attend one of these in Spartanburg, SC?
Are bidders of this location predominantly looking for the interest return or to acquire property not redeemed?
I...
Christine Krizenesky
Should I put a down payment down on a subcontractor?
We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
James M Smith
Reasonable fees for Security Deposit retention in Arlington, Tx
Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way. I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs. For example, if a t...