All Forum Posts by: Dean Harris

Thanks Mindy, just got it.

I placed an order for J Scott's (e-book) The Book on Flipping Houses and have not received an email with the book. My credit card was charged on 4/27/16.

How long does it normally take? Seems like this should be pretty quick .......

Are your rentals SFH or MFH? Looking to buy my 1st rental in 2016. Just wondering if MFH is less risky. Would appreciate any insight you could share.

Thanks for all of the warm wishes. 

@Logan Alec - thanks for the detailed response and info. I will definitely take a look at the spreadsheet. If you don't mind me asking, how did you find your first 4-plex? Not a lot of inventory on MLS.

Does anyone know a good realtor that specializes in REI properties in the Twin Cities?

Thanks, 

Dean

For those using QuickBooks, I would suggest using the "Class Tracking" feature to keep track of all of your income/expenses by REI project. Then you can simply run a quick report on individual projects to see profitability.

I am a CPA and Certified QuickBooks Proadvisor. With only one property you can certainly get by with just using Excel. But if you plan to add multiple properties and create a REI business then you are going to want to make your life easier by using a software solution like QuickBooks. And when it comes time to file your taxes, you can run the necessary reports from QuickBooks and give them to your tax accountant.

Hello! I'm a new member from Minneapolis/St. Paul. I do not have any real estate investing experience, but I'm ecstatic about getting started in the industry. I started listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts recently and began learning as much as I can about REI.

I am currently a CPA but my goal is to be in REI as my full time occupation in the next 12-24 months. I am most interested in multi-family rentals and want to purchase a 4-plex in early 2016 with FHA owner occupied financing.

So glad I came across Bigger Pockets as the amount of helpful information is simply amazing. Looking forward to networking and meeting you all.

Thanks,

Dean

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