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20 November 2024 | 37 replies
Honestly, as sexy as it sounds to be active and go after them on your own, as a rookie, even with some book education, the real world can knock you on your azz so I would suggest going with a very experienced and proven sponsor.
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12 November 2024 | 5 replies
Your zoning should be ok, but you want to do everything by the book (which can be costly) to percent future insurance claims or injury claims in an unpermitted basement living space.
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17 November 2024 | 30 replies
She said to be able to use depreciation and write-off expenses, I would need to create a partnership LLC and have someone else be at least a 1% owner in the LLC.I've read a few books on real estate tax planning now, but recognize there is a lot that I don't know.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
Can you add the extra cleaning fees to the extended stay, vs the guest would need to make a new booking to include this service?
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14 November 2024 | 4 replies
RE is a get rich slow game and there are increasing number of people talking about how difficult it is to retire from your day job even with large numbers of rentals because cash flow is thin.On the one hand there is the Small But Mighty portfolio mentality which I believe is a book in the BP store by Chad Carson.
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11 November 2024 | 4 replies
👋Thanks for sharing David Greene’s book!
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14 November 2024 | 13 replies
I assumed a down payment would be in the books.
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14 November 2024 | 30 replies
It’s on track to do over 45k gross as a STR with current bookings, but may end up closer to 55k as I get mostly last minute bookings (a lot from contractors needing a big enough space to house their crews).
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14 November 2024 | 8 replies
I recommend diving into some books or podcasts on real estate investing (BP has plenty!!)