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Or do you hire a CPA?
I have always done my own, even since I've been self employed... but I am thinking that if I create an LLC and start doing deals it will probably be a good idea to get a CPA.
What do you think?
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So i really enjoy getting to collect rent from my tenants(four of them), but it would be nice if I could get it set up electronically. Can anyone recommend a site, tell me how it works, and what do i do to get the mo...
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Hi BP!!!I've been on BP for a little over a month now, and in that time I've read countless forums, listened to a bunch of podcasts, and read a few of the recommended books. I feel like a have a decent grasp of RE, bu...
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I am a professional surveyor here in Southwest Florida and work in a family owned company. I am on bigger pockets interested in real estate investing and have came across a few recent posts questioning the need for ...
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Greetings everyone.As I'm ramping up my marketing in the coming months with what little time I have available trying to build a REI business, work a 9-5 (hoping to be out of this in 1-2 years), and chase a toddler aro...
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Hello everyone, I’ve recently heard about investors telling people to invest in bitcoin.it seems odd that almost every day I'm seeing a ad to purchase bitcoin so that is raising a flag in my mind.. anyways I thought I...
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Hey all, What measures do you take before renting to tenants? How do you do background checks? How do you do credit checks? Any advice would be appreciated.Also, how do you collect rent? Do you have a check mai...
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If you bought an REO property (to be used as a rental) that needed substantial repairs and the market value is higher than what you paid for it, how do you determine the basis for federal taxes?
I have been told vari...