James Krusmark
A house hack that is virtually impossible to insure?!?!
So, Im house hacking. In August I bought a 6 bedroom house in Tacoma. My intentions from the get-go were to rent 5 rooms and live in one until my 1 year seasoning period is over, then rent my room and move into the ...
Harry Williams
What American Express business card is best?
I am a single member LLC, or sole proprietorship. I have purchased a home, teamed up with a GC, and will be funding the rehab. The GC (who I trust) needs a card tied to this LLC business account for material spending....
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New landlord seeking any bit of help
Hello and happy new year,I just closed on my first 3-plex today. Here are some high-level description and concerns about the property:-The property is fully rented by the same tenants for the past 5 years. -Tenants...
Jacqueline Clark
Tenants rights for the landlord selling the property I live in.
My landlord just informed me they are selling the duplex I live in. My lease is up in December. I am wondering if they can break my lease if they sell the property. Also, The landlord is scheduling viewings without ev...
Jim Bentley
Can a non-owner lease and property manage?
I'm in Oklahoma. My mother-in-law fully owns around 30 properties which I and my wife have been leasing and managing for a couple of years after my FIL's death. I was recently told that the laws say that ONLY the ow...
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What does an "investor friendly" realtor mean to you?
The term "investor friendly" realtor is used all the time and I'd like to find out what this means to you: What special skills or knowledge does the "investor friendly" realtor have that another average realtor do...
Brit Foshee
Am I a real estate professional for tax purposes ?
I am beginning to prepare for filing my taxes. I have not kept a good record of my hours. I have a full time job, but I feel like I've easily surpassed the 750 hour mark on my rentals and I probably have more like 10...
Christopher Ward
Service pet question
Hello,Quick question. A potential tenant has told me she has not paid a pet deposit in the past due to it being a service animal. She has given me a registration number for the pet.Should I attempt to collect a pet de...
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Plan for Self-directed Retirement Account - Thoughts?
I have an opportunity to roll an existing 401k into a new self-directed account. I would like to use that account to fund a real estate investment business. After reading through this forum, listening to the Jeff Brow...
Gary A.
Flat Fee Brokerage Recommendation in Bay Area / California
Hello,Can anyone recommend a flat fee brokerage that they prefer in California? Property is located in Northern California. Please let me know why you prefer that specific flat fee broker and if you have time, please ...