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13 February 2025 | 2 replies
You essentially save 20% on materials for the markup.
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11 February 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Tom Enright: Hi Forum, I'm about to close on my first STR and plan on materially participating >100 hours this year as I'll be working on the property and plan to rent it the last 1-2 months of the year.
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15 February 2025 | 12 replies
What does "assume mission driven" mean?
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12 February 2025 | 0 replies
Partner Driven, alongside Jerry Scott and Chad Wolfe, transformed the property, increasing its value significantly.
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14 February 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $45,000 Cash invested: $92,049 Sale price: $154,900 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and partners BJ & Traci Medlen purchased a property on S.
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
I have been devouring books by Brandon Turner to get a better grasp on a macro view of the theories of real estate investing . What I would like to are some reading recommendations for learning the meat and potatoes o...
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Seasoned investors focus on:- Data-Driven Acquisition Strategies: Leveraging AI and predictive analytics, along with specialized data sources, allows you to identify distressed properties before they hit the market.
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15 February 2025 | 93 replies
You can break it out by general RE activities and material participation.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
To qualify for active status on short-term rentals for tax purposes , you need to meet the IRS’s material participation requirements.