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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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Hello. Question for the community. I'm a financial planner in Dallas, TX and I've got a client who is considering the following decision and I'd love to hear some wisdom about how to advise him to proceed. Situation. ...
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Hi - I'm a new investor with my first home under contact. It's a 100-year-old home located in the urban core (64130 - Blue Hills) of Kansas City. I am purchasing it from out-of-state as a LTR. After inspection this...
Hi everyone! Looking for advice on how to save on taxes. Thanks for your help!!
Situation: Purchased a piece of land in NY this year with 3 people (Dad, Uncle, and I). We paid for the property by taking a HELOC on ...