Hi everyone! I'm brand new to both the site and the concept of Real Estate Investing, so apologies if this is awkward in any way, but I wanted a little starting out advice for my specific situation, and everyone seems...
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Hi there everyone! I'm looking for some solid CPA recommendations here in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area. Do you know of a qualified CPA with specific and current experience working with real estate investor...
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Hi BP,My name is Ethan Brown, I'm 18 years old, I've been studying real estate since January 2021, and I'm looking for my first deal. I'd like to find someone to connect with that has large goals, enjoys real estate/i...
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Hi All. As many of you, it is that time of the year where taxes are due and I am searching for insight on how I can take deductions for a second rental property. According to my tax person, since our income was over a...
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I just purchased a 23 unit property and I'm looking for an automated way to collect rent. I don't want to accept checks as I'm living in another state. Cozy seems easy to use but they have an F rating on BBB. If you ...
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I recently finished a small cash deal and received my closing documents including the HUD statement and the warranty deed. I am talking to a property manager and a utilities company, and both want to see the HUD d...
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Looking to understand all my tax responsibilities when I complete 3 FLIPS this upcoming year. 2020 year. Someone link me... or drop a name thanks
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Do most banks take into account future rental income or at least 75% of it when adjusting the debt to income ratio?
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I have a private money partner I'm using for some deals. I was reading in J Scott's Flipping book that you have to have all the funds in your name when making an offer or it's not really considered a "cash offer."Is t...
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I have friends interested in joining the REI ride. They want to come onboard as investors/partners. Should I open new LLC with them as partners? I will have bit of my funds and will be doing all the work (finding prop...