
6 February 2024 | 63 replies
@David Johnson What are some free resources I can glean from to get started?

9 April 2023 | 13 replies
., I would glean all you can from people that invest or are professionals in the areas you're interested in.

4 April 2023 | 15 replies
That would include any particular inspector that you feel lives up to the spirit of trying to work with landlords to create a lead safe Toledo, i.e. if you ran into an in inspector that, in your opinion, was overzealous, you are free to share that information also.As a starter for the conversation, I have gleaned what I think are the most notable points from the Lucas County Health Department guidance:Preparation Tips for a Lead Dust Wipe InspectionPreparation-Tips-for-a-Lead-Dust-Wipe-Inspection.pdf (lucascountyhealth.com)They have a video here: For reasons I will explain later, I think the video is outdated.Visual inspection of all surfaces, interior and exterior, to ensure there is no chipping, cracking, or peeling paint.Paint debris, paint dust, and paint chips are failure of the inspection.Basements and attics that are directly accessible from inside the unit are subject to the inspection.

1 July 2021 | 14 replies
Skype) or phone consulting - year end tax minimization strategies for existing entities - SBA disaster loans (EIDL, PPP) advice specific to my needs- existing multiple entity review, consulting, cleanup & re-evaluation- document review - corporate tax return assistance & filing What I don't need:Entity formation (I use my own sources)Bookkeeping, misc. servicesWhat I've gleaned from initial free consultations:KKOS/MARK KOHLER:PROS:- past reviews seems to be altogether positive- I would likely be working with one of their partners, not Kohler himself (he charges $600.hr)- initial consultation fee applied to work- hourly rate off $350 - no membership programs but they do have specials like the entity cleanupCONS:- separate tax/accounting firm from the legal side- have no idea how many hours I might rack up- no experience with KKOS to date.ANDERSON ADVISORS:- Anderson's Tax Advantage Program: $2995 (in addition to the Platinum membership ($2995)- tax advisor assesses current business & tax situation - advance tax planning & prep- audit protection- living trust ($2,500)- Platinum Membership Enrollment Fee Waived + $35 a month- Business Continuity Program- Advanced Strategy Analyzer- Structure Implementation Workshop- Unlimited Attorney Consultations- Unlimited Questions with Tax Team (Tax Attorney, CPA, etc.)- Online Retirement Coach- Risk-Free Wealth AnalysisI had been a tax client of Anderson in prior years, but never signed up for any of their client programs.PROS:- I particularly like the fact they combine their legal and tax teams to figure out the right strategy customized to your situation and goals all under one roof - but that comes at a premium.- no hourly billing- attorneys licensed in NV where I operate- Platinum membership provides unlimited consultations, emails from their legal team as opposed to billable hours- in-house access with a Sr.

15 July 2022 | 10 replies
I've gleaned these lenders from the kind people on BP.

15 April 2021 | 13 replies
Just reading and gleaning what I can from books and forums.Funny story I think you'll appreciate actually...Your ebooks about SS and MHP were two of the first sources of info I read when first trying to figure out what direction to go in with Commercial RE.

29 June 2019 | 30 replies
It's VERY important actually, as you'll glean from what's below...IMHO, if you own property close enough to the Pacific Ocean to enjoy any of the coastal climate that we enjoy, unless it's the absolute last option, don't sell for a loss.

9 November 2020 | 74 replies
Information is key and the more information you can glean, even at a cursory level in your area, is going to make you smarter and you'll make better decisions.

27 August 2020 | 183 replies
I gleaned the importance of treating people well.

14 May 2021 | 23 replies
As an investor or lender, this is key information to glean if you are unfamiliar with an area, i.e. out-of-state.