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Tim Albright Tax Planning Strategies/CPA Help
5 July 2024 | 11 replies
Tax benefits can help make a better business deal, but a bad business deal is hardly ever going to break even just because of tax benefits.The other big consideration you should have, in order to actually benefit from real estate fueled losses or credits, it will require a substantial investment of time - either to get over the material participation thresholds for short term rentals, or to get over the real estate professional thresholds for mid term /  traditional rentals. 
Ivan Aldana Dealing with bad contractors
7 July 2024 | 42 replies
I learnt my lesson to just cut my losses and move on and not sit and fight with such people.
Dave Meyer Door count is a terrible metric. Please stop using it.
7 July 2024 | 89 replies
That could be a metric if they have or want to have losses to offset their other income; then it can work.
Julio Gonzalez How cost segregation is beneficial without REPS status
3 July 2024 | 2 replies
With this strategy, you don’t need to qualify as REPS status to be able to take your real-estate losses.
Brett Riemensnider Construction Clean Up
2 July 2024 | 3 replies
. $400 for a 2-day rental of an 11-yard dumpster might seem high, but it’s important to consider what’s included (delivery, pickup, disposal fees) and whether there are any weight limits.Alternative Options:Bagster Bags: These are large, disposable bags that you fill with debris and arrange for pickup.Junk Removal Services: Some companies specialize in hauling away specific types of debris.
John Kelp Should I let my portfolio go up for foreclosure?
3 July 2024 | 8 replies
Buy out the properties mortgages and sell it for a loss and try to minimize the total loss?
Olga Daisel Austin real estate prices
1 July 2024 | 7 replies
I have not personally held weight on the president dropping prices or increasing the prices.
Kyle Kipka Expenses across multiple properties
3 July 2024 | 9 replies
You do need to consider multi-state taxation and passive activity losses when doing this.
Account Closed The case for starting a business before getting into real estate
3 July 2024 | 0 replies
Don't be house poor or you may be houseless when the next downmarket, job loss, recession, or stubborn leak shows itself.If anyone is looking for advice on small software companies, or agencies, or balancing a startup during a day job, I will try to reply or answer DMs as best possible.
Nena Stewart Cost of Underground Pool Removal
2 July 2024 | 7 replies
would have to get a quote from an excavation company . depends on what the materials are for weight