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16 January 2025 | 19 replies
I understand when your doing deals that offer small investments one will need some sort of marketing to get in front of the masses.
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2 January 2025 | 12 replies
A lot of universities have students that need mid term housing due to graduation dates, mini semester programs, etc. and I've found if you approach them and offer them a solution to this problem, they are willing to work with you and help send business your way.
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2 January 2025 | 3 replies
It’s a tax office, so I suspect they might be waiting to see how their business performs and the impact of technology before deciding.Thanks in advance for any advice or insights you can offer!
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
His good customer service convinced us to go with Kiavi over two other vendors offering similar rates.
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20 December 2024 | 0 replies
There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.
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16 January 2025 | 26 replies
This type of investment can also offer great tax deduction, depending on your situation.Best of luck on your first deal, feel free to connect with more questions.
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23 December 2024 | 10 replies
While podcasts, books, seminars, and websites offer general knowledge, you'll buy a specific property in a specific location, subject to local rules and regulations.
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7 January 2025 | 12 replies
You might get better returns from multi-family properties, which offer more rental income.LLC: Setting up an LLC has pros and cons.
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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
Areas in PG County Maryland or West Virginia, for example, might offer better opportunities for cash flow with a smaller down payment.That said, if you’re willing to hold long-term, Northern VA can be a fantastic place to invest.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Denver and its surrounds have particularly active markets and a lot of active individuals offering ancillary services so I'd suggest you research those available services you're looking at offering to help you get an idea for what is well covered, what is lacking and what your competitor's pricing looks like.