All Forum Posts by: Joseph Gozlan

Only scenario I can think of is a 2-4 units (duplex/triplex/4plex) where you live in one of the units and the investor gets the cash-flow from the other units.

I'd say stay with a .com domain and don't worry about the SEO aspect. 

Most search engines scores the domain name so low in the algorithm it's practically irrelevant these days.

Best SEO advice is LOTS of content and keep it fresh!

@Dave Brager Property taxes are available online. 

Fort Worth county records can be found here: http://www.tad.org/search-property

I'm not sure if you ended up buying the property but if you'd like to appeal it's not that hard, you just take a bunch of pictures, get comps for the area and put it in a nice package. 

There are so many variable to answer that question. as @Colton S. said, best way to get an accurate answer would be to talk to a CPA about YOUR specific situation.

Some things will vary by state, the entity that you used to purchase the property, if you could be considered a RE professional etc...

Here are some things that COULD POTENTIALLY be deducted (again, talk to a CPA):

• Car millage
• Renovations (again, not all things)
• professional fees (i.e. for realtors associations)
• permits
• home office
• inspection fees

The challenge is that you can claim anything you want but at the end of the day you will have to face that IRS auditor and explain why a $3000 watch is a valid RE expense and when he doesn't buy it face the consequences...

This is why it's better to consult a CPA ahead of time to get your tax planning optimized.

Hi All,

I've published this short book a while ago in the hopes to help introduce people to the world of real estate investment.

A few things to know about it:

• It's not a "How To" book it's more of a "Why should I" book. It is a short book written in plain English, targeted at people that are not "from the industry".
• This can be a great help if your spouse / partner / GF / BF / brother / sister in-law can't get why you're so hooked up on real estate investments.
• There is NO up-sale. I DO NOT have a webinar/seminar/DVD/system that I'm trying to push or want you to buy!

FAQ

• Why is it so cheap? because I didn't do it for the money.
• So why isn't it free? Because people value more something they had to pay for.
• Is it available in paper? No. but there are FREE Kindle apps for every device out there. iPads, Android tablets, iOS and Android phones, PC, windows phones etc.
• Why is your website so UGLY?! Yes, I know, I'm working on the design now and should have it up and running all nice and pretty early next week.

Since I'd like to get your feedback and provide some value back to this great community which I've just recently discovered, I've created a promotion to give it for FREE all next week.

So, between 6/15/2015 and 6/19/2015 you can download it FREE on Amazon.

Just go to my website and click the link or search for it on Amazon.

My website: www.TheRealestateCollegeFund.com

Polite feedback and constructive criticism will be highly appreciated. 

P.S.

If you read this post after the free promotion deadline, the book is a part of the Kindle Unlimited program and is free if you have subscribed to the program. It's also available free on the Kindle owners library.

That was fast :-)

Thanks @Dennis Weber!

@Dennis Weber can you please share the URL where can I look at those? 

Thanks everyone for the great info!

I knew about he tax deed auctions but heard about the tax liens on the podcast and didn't realize it's either or. 

Oh, well, moving on :-)

I'd love to buy you lunch and pick your brain!

Shoot me a message or email at joegae @ gmail

Joe

 I know too many locals that reference to properties in these cities as "east Dallas" which is why I asked for clarification...