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Yinan Q. Can you count your own labor for repairs toward expenses?
24 August 2013 | 14 replies

If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?

Thanks

Dow Yang Rent one side, live on the other side, how to make $$ from this?
7 December 2018 | 9 replies

I recently got interested in real estate investing, so I've been roaming around bigger pockets. I've noticed that a lot of people talk about FHA 3.5% down payments on multifamily homes living in one side and renting o...

Joe Kato What to buy today to write off as an expense before year end?
27 December 2015 | 21 replies

So it looks like I made some money this year investing in rental properties.  Will have to pay taxes on it unless I can increase my expenses...  Any ideas for what to do today in new years eve relating to tax strategi...

Diane Perry Where does cash RE purchase go on a P&L?
23 October 2022 | 10 replies

I am putting together a P&L for an application for finance reasons. I work for myself, and for that reason and also as a landlord in addition to federal tax returns I am required to file a P&L statement. They ...

Account Closed 6-plex seller gives me expense spreadsheet, expenses seem unusually high?
11 August 2015 | 17 replies

attached is what I was given. they seem high to me, wouldnt the owner "want" to show me low expenses? these dont even include taxes which are $4,800/year. this is a 6-plex, seller is asking $210,000. it is located in ...

Account Closed Why am I ALWAYS getting negative cash flow?
10 December 2013 | 7 replies

Why am I ALWAYS generating a negative cash flow? I already own a home I live in, and want to invest in another property nearby. However no matter which house I look at I never can seem to come out positive! This vi...

Alex W. Analyzing Multifamily with yourself as a Renter
20 March 2017 | 2 replies

Hi BP!I have 3 questions --QUESTION 1: How would you analyze a multi family deal assuming that you yourself are living in one of the units? Do you see it as "just another renter" (and also assume $0 property managem...

Matt Alarie Bad idea? House hack
30 March 2017 | 3 replies

Good morning everyone,   First time poster/potential buyer.   So my question is, is negative cash flow ever ok?  So here is the situation.  I am looking at a 3 family that brings in about $2750 monthly.  I will have t...

Yosef Sara Need Advice: Contractor Dispute Delaying Project Completion in River forest
17 December 2024 | 1 reply

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from anyone who’s faced a similar situation or has experience in this field. Nearly two years ago, I purchased a single-family home in River Forest, USA, which required extensive...

Luke Tetreault Flip house options
21 April 2023 | 8 replies

We are fairly new to real estate investing and we have done multiple BRRRRs and just listed our first flip for sale. After doing more research and talking with our CPA, we will owe about $30,000 in capital gains tax. ...