Operating Expenses seem to be a big shade of gray for investors. Especially for a newbie like myself who has never run an investment property. Do the vets recommend itemizing expenses when running a cash flow statem...
I had to replace some windows for my rental last year. Believe it or not, I couldn't find much info on google except the IRS website had a Q&A stating windows must be depreciated over 27.5 years! I thought, "Since...
OK, I got a Winn Dixie shopping cart left on the front lawn.None of the tenants know anything about it.Closest Winn Dixie is over five miles away.What do I so with it?Keep it for now, and next time there is a tree pru...
In the past few years I have purchased several rental properties (up to 19 now). Most of these properties are townhomes so I’m typically not responsible for most of the outside items. I have started to compile a ch...
Hey guys!What kind of maintenance do you do on your rentals?Lets create a list for maintenance (do these monthly/yearly) :1) change Furnace/AC filter2) change fridge filter3) get a guy to move the lawn/get rid of snow...
This is my first time on this forum.
Just a quick background, I just purchased a 2-family home, I intend to live in one unit, and rent the other unit. My goal is in two years, depending on the market, either "flip" th...
I’m interested in purchasing a home and had my agent put into the contract that the following items must be either repaired or a credit given for repairs (we noticed these items during the first showing):"Contingent o...
Hello all: I am curious how your CPA or tax preparer handles these items.Had a conversation with a tax preparer yesterday about replacing a front door. He states he expenses the item that year rather than depreciate i...
I'm thinking of having windows installed in a rental property. The contractor has quoted me a price of $5500. He's asking me to pay 50% up front and the balance when the job is finished. He told me he wants the 50% up...
I am curious to know what you guys do with the items that remain in the house after you purchase it; i.e. refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, etc. if they will be replaced in the rehab process but are still usable. ...