David L.
How to estimate ADU permitting costs accurately
We have a property in Los Angeles county that is a 2/1 main house with a detached garage conversion that's also 2/1. The main house is 1200 sqft and the garage is 700 and originally a 6 car garage. The lot is about 83...
Gareth Kindree
Sole Proprietorship Vs. Corporation
I've been planning to invest in a property to rent it out and I'm not sure whether it would be better to do so as a corporation or a sole proprietor. Are there any tax benefits to creating a corporation?
Mike Meerschaert
Newbie investor in Portland, Oregon
Hi,My name is Mike Meerschaert and I'm originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm moving up to Portland, OR in February 2020 and I'm planning to get started investing in real estate once up there. I work a 9-5 wi...
Shawn Cordes
Newbie from Northeast, Ohio
Hi everyone, My name is Shawn and I'm from Medina, Ohio. I purchased my first home with help from my Dad at the age of 25. Currently, I have been working at a hospital for the past four years. My 2019 goal was to pay ...
J Zev J.
What Would You Do If You Were a Real Estate CPA?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts about the opportunities you think a successful Real Estate CPA has or should pursue in addition to standard CPA services.
Dan Oconnell
Owner will carry Estate & Heirs
I have an old friend with 45 properties. He is getting very ill in his old age. His 2 children have not shown any interest in this profession and have moved out to start their own lives. He, just like any good parent ...
Steve Burke
Living trust, will, power of attorney?
I have two rental properties, one in Minnesota and one Alabama. I am currently living in Arkansas and about to close on a house which will be my primary residence. I want to make arrangements so my sister can take ca...
Charlie Gruber
Can I charge pet deposit for service animal?
I have prospective tenant that has a service animal. Typically I charge a non-refundable pet deposit. Is it still legal to charge this deposit for service animal? Thanks in advance!
-Charlie
Nicholas Weckstein
Help with evicting tenant ....."CEO office" ?
I have a tenant who is a real thorn in my side. I inherited him. He is always late. Doesn't drive because he couldn't afford to keep his shit box on the road. He owes the utility company money. He lost his job last mo...
Jerry Alvey
LLC structure and tax advice
If I own 2 LLC in Texas and one in Oklahoma would it be best to open one umbrella LLC at a bank and list these 3 LLC's under it? I'm looking for protection and to pay less taxes.