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14 February 2025 | 9 replies
Does anyone have any experience as a foreigner investing in the US, or can anyone connect me with someone.
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4 February 2025 | 6 replies
Once fixed, the plumber confirmed everything was working 100%.Fast forward 3–4 days, and now multiple units are reporting toilet backups.
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10 February 2025 | 0 replies
Whether you're an investor looking for opportunities abroad, an agent working with international clients, or a developer seeking foreign buyers, having the right network and knowledge is essential.
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8 February 2025 | 9 replies
I'm interested in understanding how the LP structure works for foreign investors.
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15 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Andrew McArthurWe have partners who are foreign investors.
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12 February 2025 | 4 replies
If the LLC owns a property in a different state, most of the time, the other state will require you register your LLC as a foreign LLC.
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2 February 2025 | 13 replies
Originally posted by @Eddie Torres:@Natalie Kolodij Standard or foreign LLCs in California still cost $800 annually unfortunately.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
I asked Pace Morby and Jamil Damji this question and legally, yes you have to operate as a foreign entity in every state you're doing business in.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
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28 January 2025 | 20 replies
You are now a foreign entity doing business in CA since YOU run the business from there so Cali wants their $800 either way.So whether you need a REI tax pro is all open to interpretation.