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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
He’s got a solid reputation and is an active member of the local REIA.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
These three smaller companies are popular with Bigger Pockets members, and their respective leaders are active on this forum.
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6 February 2025 | 242 replies
Would love to see an example of some real life qualifying activities and what you're including.
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31 January 2025 | 8 replies
@Aaron B.So cool that you're actively responding to constructive feedback here!
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
We are actively managing two fund offerings, one focusing on real property (REO and off market properties), the other focusing on Pre-REO (vacant first mortgages).
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I have met a few folks recently who are active in that market and I am planning on following up and seeing what their experience has been.
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18 January 2025 | 5 replies
Depending on the situation, a taxpayer could offset some of the passive losses with active income.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
This is because REPS reclassifies rental losses as non-passive, allowing them to fully offset active income.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
I'm actively searching for my next investment and would appreciate any advice from seasoned investors and developers.