Hii just changed the roof on one of my rental properties. it cost 18K and insurance paid for it and i only paid 1.5K for deductible. do i just depreciate the 1.5K on my tax return or 18K?

I'm new to Real Estate investing.  I'm based out of bay area, California and the real estate here is really pricey.  I'm looking at investing in small multi-family properties.  It's pretty hard to find a cash flow gen...

I have been using Tenantcloud to manage my 40+ units and so far I was satisfied from the features they provide for $144 per year. But recently they switched their payment provider from Dwalla to Stripe and Stripe star...

For those licensed agents out there....when you buy a property for yourself, either personal residence or investment property, you typically receive the buyers agent commission.Is this considered taxable income? Or is...

Hey Guys! The BP Podcast with Amanda Han on taxes last month really got the gears turning in my head. For anyone who hasn't listed to it yet... it's a great one! Episode 162 Now onto my question.. I have a traditional...

Hi everyone and TIA for reading this, my name is Breyan (Bre-on) and I am new to BP but so far am loving the forums and podcasts. First a little background on my wife and I. We are both 28 years old, both currently wo...

Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021! We’re so happy you’re finally here. For all of us, there is now light at the end of this tunnel. If someone would have told you what was in store of ...

Put in an offer at list price with 3% seller concessions and furniture included. With the concessions I am able to cover closing costs and get a 2 1 buy down. So my monthly payment for the first year is approximately ...

At my local REIA meeting, there was a sentiment from the more veteran players (particularly the mortgage brokers) that Fannie MAE/MAC will change mortgage allowance from 4 to 8 soon to help relief the number of forecl...

On October 22, the CFPB finalized targeted amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act mortgage rules that took effect in January 2014. The amendments include: Points and fees cure. Under the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgag...