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Is Than Merrill a credible real estate source? I signed up for one of his real estate conferences, but I just want to be sure he is not just some guru trying to make money off of people.
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I'm trying to focus on properties that appreciate. What factors are best to look at to determine if a property will appreciate the most? Any advice?
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Hello, I ran across a conversion strategy where an annuity company would add a significant cash bonus to my IRA conversion account to cover the conversion taxes so my conversion is tax free to me (well some what). T...
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Hello,If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?It is my understanding that the new owner will have the house at the cost basis of...
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When joining a mentorship program, it's important to ensure that the program is a good fit for your goals, needs, and expectations. Here are key questions to ask before committing:
1. What is your mentorship experien...
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Hello everyone,
I have a particular issue with my Property Management Company.
My rental property needed plumbing work done. My property managers told me the repair would not be covered under warranty without even t...
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Are some LLCs exempt from submitting this info? In particular, sole proprietorships? Does anybody know? Thanks.
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My spouse and I are partners in our real estate ventures. I’m the analytical, behind the scene kind of person and she is the typical outgoing latina and spoke person for our business. After having 5 SFH, we decided to...
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Hi everyone It's time for another addition to the Lazy Landlord series. I am currently doing three simultaneous renovations. It probably would have been better to do one at a time . But three simultaneous vacancies...
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I purchased an investment home under my personal name as my LLC had not been established yet, now wanting to transfer to my LLC. My concern is exposing my anonymity and other property attached to my LLC since there wi...