![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/81605/small_1621415698-avatar-kahrlos.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Obama administration's proposal to sell tens of thousands of foreclosed properties owned by government-backed entities and then convert them to rentals gets mixed reviews.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240531...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/38639/small_1621390206-avatar-peggybeau.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A syndicator has told me they can give a better return to IRA investors as they don't need depreciation and her accountant does this type K-1 schedule. This would mean the people investing from their personal savings ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2071896/small_1642725304-avatar-harrisonp8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A few concerns I have are funding, as well as starting an LLC. I am definitely wanting to start an LLC, but my question is, do I need to create one prior to having my first deal, and will I be able to add previous pro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1389937/small_1621511859-avatar-coreym105.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My investment Portfolio is in Big Sky, Montana. I actively invest and manage STRs here and am looking to grow my portfolio. The most challenging aspect of investing here (besides high prices) is that there is very l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1669508/small_1715981795-avatar-collinh21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So let’s assume you have a rental that grosses 40K a year.
Here are your VRBO expenses:
- either $599 per year flat fee or 5% rental commissions.- 3% credit card fee
-3% advance pay fee
- Average of 8% “service fe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/240890/small_1621435547-avatar-flyhawk98.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Yes, I used the search feature and read countless posts from previous people asking similar questions, but nothing that related to my situation.On Tuesday I will be closing on my 5th house. All are owned 100% free and...
I have not posted on this site before but am curious to find out if it really is as powerful as every Podcast seems to suggest. By way of background, I am a CPA in Colorado and earned by Masters in Tax from the Univer...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1908684/small_1640021707-avatar-kylerj1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is there any way that STR rental income can be considered "active" from a tax standpoint? I spent a lot of my time working on renovations myself, and manage it myself, but I have not manually tracked the time investe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1623135/small_1621514249-avatar-jonathand270.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello All,
I'm curious to know if you wanted to start a Limited Partnership to invest in notes and/or tax liens, is that something where you would need to register with the SEC or some other regulatory body? Whether ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/941288/small_1694565296-avatar-maryjay.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
God forbid, and something like a car crash happens... We all hope it never happens, but no one can predict that we will live forever. What asset protection/transfer to your kids do you guys have in place or planning ...