Jason Cook
Can you be a Part-Time Real Estate Agent?
Hello, as the question states I was wondering if you are able to be a part-time real estate agent maybe on the weekends or after hours for work?I am currently an Engineer that makes about $70k but my true passion is r...
Mark Sanchez
Handling principal payments & depreciation on a non-cash flowing property at tax time
Hi all!
If I had a rental property with exactly zero cash flow at the end of the year (after paying for mortgage/escrow/insurance/maintenance/etc.), would some of my depreciation expense shield the funds that were us...
Brandon Turner
Hey Smart Guys/Gals - Question about NOI
Hey, I'm working on a spreadsheet and I'm wondering:
Does the Net Operating Income include deducting the costs for the "big items" that happen every so often, like roofs, parking lots, etc? I mean, if I set aside 3...
DuWayne Jones
Cold Climate and rehab strategies
I live in a cold climate - in Minneapolis, MN and am just getting started in real estate. Where I live, the weather can affect outdoor work significantly. If there's anyone who lives in a cold weather area, how does i...
Justin Joseph
Grounds to Sue Lender
Hi All,Have been enduring a frustrating experience with a lender and I am wondering if I might have grounds to file a law suit against them. I am looking to refinance a home I own and have engaged a new lender, prima...
Ken Rishel
Poll on Chattel Lending to Consumers - Please Respond
This is a poll to determine the level of interest in a new program a client of ours is considering. I ask you to respond either Yes I am ready, willing and able to participate, or No, I am not interested. Would you be...
Percy Greyson
How to write off material cost for spec home builds
I am not sure which Forum Category to place this, please move it if needed!Preface: I am in the midwest. Our median income is in the 45 to 50k range. So in terms of numbers I am far from talking about million dollar ...
Thanh Nguyen
How do you show Owner occupied house to buyers!
Hi. I currently have a house under contract. It's owner occupied (tenant living in the house). How could I show the house to buyers?
Brian Yang
First time purchasing an investment property without a realtor
This is my first time purchasing an investment property without a real estate agent, and I want to get things right. Just need some folks to double check my work and give me some feedback. I've bought two homes in t...
Buddy Holmes
1031 Exchange to a DST Basis Calculation
1031 Exchange into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and reporting such on Tax ReturnI am trying to visualize just how DST Tax Reporting is done on a 1031 exchange into a DST., and how the Property Basis and depreciati...