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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Based out of Manassas, VA here :) The 750-hour rule is part of the IRS guidelines for qualifying as a real estate professional under Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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1 February 2025 | 51 replies
Thanks, Tiffany Palaskas In my experience, one of my biggest regrets were selling a great cash flowing property in a college community.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
I took two business law courses in college.
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22 January 2025 | 14 replies
Myself I used my own internal funds to prove my model.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Also I do plan to live in Las Cruces after college.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Neither VRBO nor Airbnb are vetting guests, either.The best you can do is have some internal controls, such as minimum number of nights.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
There are a lot of websites that offer the course online, or if you have a college near you, they also typically offer a class that satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
However college kids or young professionals will most likely not care.In Danbury you have to look out for hidden gems.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
Areas near downtown Ventura or the college (Ventura College) are worth exploring for strong tenant demand.
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
It's a global leader in technology (Silicon Valley), agriculture (Central Valley), international trade (ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach), and tourism.