i need someone to look at pay stubs and bank records to determine if they are valid - I just don't have the experience to spot any ideas?
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I'm currently researching online real estate schools that would prepare me for the California RE Sales Agent exam. As such, I'm trying to figure out which schools are reputable and approved by the CA BRE.Real Estate E...
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I've been reading old posts about the "real estate professional" status (of which there are many) but it isn't clear to me if flippers can utilize losses from their rental properties if they don't self-manage their pr...
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I have organized the rehab of two properties myself and plan to continue more in the future. I have also picked up a lot of side work with other property managers to keep money coming in. I decided to legitimize this ...
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I have an applicant for my one-bedroom shared condo who lists his job as a property manager for a company that he owns.
This property generally attracts college students and millennials just starting out.
Why would a ...
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My wife is looking to get her real estate license in Colorado. One requirement for licenses in Colorado is that you have to work under a broker or "hang your card" in a brokers office for at least 2 years after receiv...
Does it make sense to withdraw the max of 100k to invest in a rental property vs a flip?
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So i was researching about passive losses and i found out that i cant claim passive losses if i dont materially participate in the property or (if i am not a real estate professional). How can you show material partic...
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I currently reside out of the country but intend on getting my RE license once I come back. My employer moves my family and I around every few years. If I get licensed in let's say state A then later move to state B,...
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I'm employed as a W2 computer engineer, while my wife works as a W2 software engineer. We have one short-term rental (STR) and two long-term rentals (LTRs). I'm curious about my eligibility for real estate professiona...