Marcos Urvina
How to prepare for architect to provide design and submit plans
Hello all, I plan on building a 300 sq ft Adu studio in my backyard, I live in Los Angeles south bay area. I plan on hiring an architect or structural engineer to submit plans. Any advice on how to prepare for the ini...
Kenny Rains
First Time Filing Taxes
I purchased my first property this year and I am researching how I should file taxes next year. My property is operated under my LLC and I use business banking accounts. Can anyone share their method for filing taxes?...
Gerald Marshall
Private Money
I have a family friend who is in a position to become my personal private lender. I would like to make this as easy for him as possible. Any advise on how I go about assisting him in setting up to do this. I am a ...
Alex Hafner
Furthering my knowledge
Hey BP community, I’ve been continually listening to videos online about investing while I am at work. I am planning and preparing so I can purchase a 4-plex in a little over a year, just want to know if any of you ha...
Brian Ortiz
CPA will not draft "comfort letter" for self employment
Hi Guys,I am 72 hours away from closing on a home, and my mortgage company is demanding a "comfort letter" attesting to my self-employment. The CPA who filed my taxes won't touch this and they just rejected another CP...
Julia Yagodina
Private Money lending process
Hello,I have a property under contract and decided to raise private money to fund this deal. I found an interested investor and we agreed on terms. Loan will be secured by deed, no points, monthly payments deffered un...
Victor Alfonso
Tax Prep Handling on Partnership Properties
Hey Y'all - Long time BP lurker, minimal poster. I purchased a couple of SFR properties in Metro Atlanta in 2022 with a partner and had a couple questions regarding the tax preparation for them. In the first scenari...
Frank S.
Have you used Upwork and Turbotax to get your taxes done?
Hello, Have you used Upwork to get your taxes done? Tax preparation is complex, but TurboTax Software really takes the guessing out of it. Especially, after reading Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide - Stephen Fishm...
Joe Capobianco
New home owner filing tax return
I bought my primary home in may and this is the first time I’m going to be filing my tax returns that’s more than just my income from my job. I usually go to H&R block but wanted to try to find a local accountant ...
Seth Baumgartner
Furnishing Tips for Renting to College Students: Budget $9,000
Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I'm preparing to rent out a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit to college students and would love some advice on how to furnish it effectively. What are the essential pieces of furniture and ameni...