What you do for work? (by george [IL]) Dec 7, 2018 7:30 PM
What you do for work? (by Ken [NY]) Dec 7, 2018 7:41 PM
What you do for work? (by Homer [TX]) Dec 7, 2018 7:43 PM
What you do for work? (by JB [OR]) Dec 7, 2018 8:00 PM
What you do for work? (by Ponari [TX]) Dec 7, 2018 8:19 PM
What you do for work? (by Still Learning [NH]) Dec 7, 2018 9:03 PM
What you do for work? (by Richard [MI]) Dec 7, 2018 9:05 PM
What you do for work? (by NE [PA]) Dec 7, 2018 9:48 PM
What you do for work? (by gevans [SC]) Dec 8, 2018 4:17 AM
What you do for work? (by LisaFL [FL]) Dec 8, 2018 5:42 AM
What you do for work? (by WMH [NC]) Dec 8, 2018 6:00 AM
What you do for work? (by Dave [MO]) Dec 8, 2018 6:19 AM
What you do for work? (by S i d [MO]) Dec 8, 2018 6:24 AM
What you do for work? (by Barbara [VA]) Dec 8, 2018 6:30 AM
What you do for work? (by WMH [NC]) Dec 8, 2018 6:43 AM
What you do for work? (by GKARL [PA]) Dec 8, 2018 6:51 AM
What you do for work? (by AllyM [NJ]) Dec 8, 2018 7:19 AM
What you do for work? (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Dec 8, 2018 8:21 AM
What you do for work? (by rentON [PA]) Dec 8, 2018 8:34 AM
What you do for work? (by Nicole [PA]) Dec 8, 2018 9:11 AM
What you do for work? (by Susan [OH]) Dec 8, 2018 9:28 AM
What you do for work? (by GKARL [PA]) Dec 8, 2018 10:04 AM
What you do for work? (by myob [GA]) Dec 8, 2018 11:17 AM
What you do for work? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Dec 8, 2018 11:21 AM
What you do for work? (by Cjo’h [CT]) Dec 8, 2018 1:36 PM
What you do for work? (by 6x6 [TN]) Dec 8, 2018 6:14 PM
What you do for work? (by alice [TX]) Dec 8, 2018 9:45 PM
What you do for work? (by Rick [IN]) Dec 9, 2018 4:22 AM
What you do for work? (by Shelby [IA]) Dec 9, 2018 1:42 PM
What you do for work? (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Dec 10, 2018 7:22 PM
What you do for work? (by george [IL]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 7:30 PM Message:
For all the full time landlords out there, what do you tell people when they ask you what you do for work?
--99.92.xx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 7:41 PM Message:
Landlord and buy and sell houses --72.231.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Homer [TX]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 7:43 PM Message:
I experienced that question a lot back in August as I sat in the hospital room , every day , for three weeks , of my mother. I tried several answers, none of which I liked. I would say when asked what I do for a living , “ as little as possible”, “ I don’t” I’mn retired” “ haven’t held a job in years” this is a very good thread to have. I look forward to some good advice. I just turned 51, so I am retired doesn’t sound right, and my other answers made me look like a bum. --75.141.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by JB [OR]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 8:00 PM Message:
Manage properties --24.20.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Ponari [TX]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 8:19 PM Message:
We have a small property management company --47.188.xx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 9:03 PM Message:
Manage to buildings and substitute teach when the apartments are quiet.
--24.61.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Richard [MI]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 9:05 PM Message:
I put deals together. --23.121.xx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Dec 7, 2018 9:48 PM Message:
Depends on who asks --50.32.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 4:17 AM Message:
PM for an investment group. --173.233.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by LisaFL [FL]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 5:42 AM Message:
I'm a landlord who manages a few dozen rental properties.
--216.186.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:00 AM Message:
I can't say I'm a property manager as that has a specific legal meaning in NC, and you have to be a licensed Broker to be one if you are managing other people's property. When prospective tenants assume I am a property manager or a Realtor, I make sure they know I am NOT because it's tricky legal ground.
When they ask, "Are you the owner?" I say, "Our company is." I don't go into detail on who makes up "our company."
Depending on who is asking and why, we say we are self-employed. If they ask doing what, we are landlords who rent annual housing to local people (this is to differentiate us from the huge rental machines: the 10-bedroom vacation mansions that are all over the beach.) We try to keep it low-key.
I know some people use the term "real estate investor." But I know a lot of people to whom that term has a very negative connotation, so I personally wouldn't use it, especially to someone who is NOT in the biz.
Of course, Landlord is ALSO a negative term: nobody loves a landlord, contrary to the song! --50.82.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Dave [MO]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:19 AM Message:
Real estate investor.
Buy, lease, sell, flip, wholesale, about anything you can do with real estate. --173.216.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:24 AM Message:
WMH, then you're a "leasing specialist." ;-)
Say something interesting... "In additional to managing properties, I do contract work for the CIA...." --173.20.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Barbara [VA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:30 AM Message:
It sorta depends who is asking. Sometimes I manage properties for an investor. I will also admit to owning properties in some scenarios and on occasion I will disclose what my college degree is in. --68.107.xxx.x |
What you do for work? (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:43 AM Message:
SID, good idea. "In addition to leasing properties, I volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem for the courts." I should say that more, it will distract people from the rentals LOL! --50.82.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:51 AM Message:
I rarely get into conversations where I'm asked this. Most folks who know me already know what I do. Most know me as the owner of a local CPA firm so I don't necessarily volunteer any additional information. Those who know me on the rental side, mostly don't know about the CPA firm. My office doubles occasionally for a place to sign leases but other than that, I keep it separate. If someone asks, I'm an accountant. --172.58.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 7:19 AM Message:
I either say Property Manager or "I have rental properties." I pretty much don't say landlord. It conjures up some bad images. --73.248.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 8:21 AM Message:
Either "subsistence farmer" or "independently middle class" depending upon my mood. I like the looks I get when I tell people I am a subsistence farmer. --98.146.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by rentON [PA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 8:34 AM Message:
I work for the Owner of some rental properties. No BS. --174.229.xx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Nicole [PA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 9:11 AM Message:
...... "In additional to managing properties, I do contract work for the CIA...."
hey Sid ...watch it ...some of us, although R.E.D., still get called in on occasion ... although sometimes it conflicts with going to Hollywood and being a body double for Raquel Welch --72.70.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Susan [OH]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 9:28 AM Message:
CFO of an organization that provides housing for the needy. --76.189.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 10:04 AM Message:
Well, what we do isn't glamorous is it? Well, glamour is overrated anyway as far as I'm concerned. --209.122.xx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by myob [GA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 11:17 AM Message:
TOprospective tenants: I usually am in court filing papers for garnishment or meeting with the sheriff to serve some employer to collect money owed from a rent contract. I enjoy that the most.
Today I'm here with you because the property manager is in court evicting someone for non payment of rent.
To you LL's--- here-- I spend most of my time finding deals on cruises and vacation spots. --99.103.xxx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 11:21 AM Message:
I just say I'm retired, but if I were buying houses, I'd be sure to tell that to anyone who asked. Dont miss any opportunity to network. --174.216.x.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Cjo’h [CT]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 1:36 PM Message:
Being called a bum is as good as any.Ive been called worse................Charlie,,,,,,,,,,,,,and in many different Languages.................. --32.214.xxx.xx |
What you do for work? (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:14 PM Message:
Depends on who ask,I like that one NE(PA)! Sid(MO),you are a comedian! Susan(OH),I like that one too! myob(GA),good one! You guys and gals are funny! I might have to use a few of these as I have been trying to figure this out myself. --73.120.xx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by alice [TX]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 9:45 PM Message:
This is supposed to have a new post, but I do not know how to contact this GKARL, PA, CPA.
"What you do for work? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 8, 2018 6:51 AM"
This is a CPA question.
What do I do or how do I do when my only property has no income for one year (I hope it will rent before the year end, but only God knows.)
I know to attach a copy of the judgement to the form for collecting rent, and plus all the expenses, the total negative will be more than $15K for filing 2018 income.
I would like to know how to carry over this negative income in to 2019 filing year. I don't have much other income to write off this negative income.
Can you tell me which IRS publishes that I should review and work on the filing myself. Yes, I do it manually.
Thanks.
--136.62.xx.xx |
What you do for work? (by Rick [IN]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2018 4:22 AM Message:
I got this question several years ago over the phone. I told the nosey idiot this was a secure line for the "U.S. Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, White River Division of Muncie, Indiana." Without drawing breath, I told her that as such we were doing top secret research on the effect carp and bluegills have on high frequency sonar and calibrating said alternating frequencies in 60,000 microns of water so that submarines can maneuver and why did she want to know!! For some reason she immediately hung up? --75.104.x.xxx |
What you do for work? (by Shelby [IA]) Posted on: Dec 9, 2018 1:42 PM Message:
Manage properties. --173.26.xx.xxx |
What you do for work? (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Dec 10, 2018 7:22 PM Message:
I’m a landlord. (They get it).
“Are you the owner?” I’m the manager how can I help you?
My card has large red letters I BUY HOUSES. People see it and say “
Oh, so you buy houses.” Sometimes they say “i have one to sell. “
BRAD
--73.102.xxx.xxx |
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