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9 July 2020 | 4 replies
On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.
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4 November 2020 | 4 replies
Hi @Dennis Nikolaev, your best bet here is looking for a franchise option.
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8 July 2020 | 9 replies
That might be more upfront work than I really want to do, but I am curious if any of you went that route or if you bought an existing business/franchise.
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5 August 2020 | 5 replies
On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.
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10 July 2020 | 0 replies
Special note for Texans: Franchise tax reports for your LLCs are due on July 15, too.3.
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13 July 2020 | 1 reply
Sports fans and team owners have grappled with the idea that some names and imagery associated with franchises like the Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins are offensive to Native Americans.
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15 July 2020 | 3 replies
Assumed finances:Purchase: 200kRehab work (done myself): 50kMechanical work (outsourced) 50kAppraised value post rehab: 750kThis was acquired and gutted by the "we buy houses for cash" franchise in the city, and they are now trying to sell it for 50k above their purchase price 3 years later, which means it has sat vacant for almost 36 months...
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4 August 2020 | 1 reply
Also check out Atlas Homes, Triad investments, the homevesotrs franchises, 18002sellhomes.
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5 August 2020 | 2 replies
For example, in California you have to pay an $800 Annual Franchise Tax.
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12 August 2020 | 9 replies
On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.