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Patrick Jaraique Florida property management
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.
Michael Clardy Sell or hold my residence
21 February 2025 | 10 replies
This option minimizes taxes while allowing more flexibility to reinvest without 1031 restrictions.Option C: Sell Now Without the ExclusionSelling immediately means paying capital gains tax on the entire gain, including depreciation recapture, making this the least tax-efficient option.Additional Considerations:HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you want to keep the rental while accessing equity for your retirement home, consider a HELOC or cash-out refinance instead of selling.Estate Planning: If you hold the property until passing it to heirs, they receive a step-up in basis, eliminating capital gains taxes entirely.For tax efficiency, staying two more years allows you to partially exclude capital gains, while a 1031 exchange defers taxes if you plan to continue investing in rental properties.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Katie Roche Rent to Retirement...Proceed with Caution
19 February 2025 | 4 replies
I made the mistake of consolidating nearly all of my due diligence specifically to RTR, and was less diligent when it came to evaluating their partners. 
Leslie Beia $500k to Invest, What Would You Do?
16 February 2025 | 29 replies
Many investors if they make a mistake can recover as long as they took risk proportional to their tolerance and income.
Bryce Cover Analyzing the Impact of Selling vs. Renting My Property
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Is selling now a mistake?
Jorge Abreu Key Takeaways for You to Turn Your Multifamily Real Estate Dreams Into Reality:
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Early on, I made the mistake of chasing deals without first defining the endgame.
Ila Darafshandar 7-unit rental complex
10 February 2025 | 7 replies
I believe it is already eliminated as an option in Imperial Beach.Note without allowing units to be rehabbed, areas will gradually move to a blighted state.  
Karin Recalde Purchased property listed and sold as a triplex just found out from city it is a SFH
6 February 2025 | 28 replies
To me, it was a huge learning lesson when I made that mistake.
David W. Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
.: I just hired an architect to design and plans submit for ADU in my 8 multi unit to use the tuck under parking.Some people say do not try to be the general contractor as it will take way more time, costly mistakes and will be nearly impossible to manage with current work. best to hire a company that will do it all and cost about $250 per square foot.
Alec Jacobs How do I your/screen potential tenants effectively?
4 February 2025 | 4 replies
I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)