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29 January 2025 | 32 replies
@Gregory SchwartzThe answer starts with an honest self examination and assessment.
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15 January 2025 | 1 reply
.: Self-proclaimed “Short Sale Queen” and associates indicted in federal mortgage fraud schemeTuesday, December 3, 2024For Immediate ReleaseU.S.
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19 January 2025 | 51 replies
Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.
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17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Self managing is a solid way to learn the business, and it’s smart that you’re already setting up systems and tools.
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2 February 2025 | 7 replies
An LLC shields personal assets from business liabilities, while S-Corp taxation allows you to reduce self-employment taxes by taking a reasonable salary and distributing remaining profits as distributions, which aren’t subject to payroll taxes.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
It’s so mental but if you have stuffed feelings of hatred against the successful people you see you actually are also going to judge your future self for becoming successful and likely sabotage it before you get there.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
So often rentals don't have taxable income; and once they do it's still not subject to the payroll taxes paid by W2 wages or on self employed income.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.
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29 January 2025 | 68 replies
Those landlords that choose to artificially subsidize communities via suppressed lot rents do not generate sufficient reserves to set aside for inevitable capital improvements to the community’s infrastructure and aesthetics.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
But be mindful of the debt service requirements and ensure your rental income is sufficient to cover the loan payments.It’s definitely possible to scale up with DSCR loans—many investors use them to build large rental portfolios.