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17 February 2025 | 5 replies
While I don’t know their program or them, I’ve yet to see a mentorship program that cuts the time necessary to obtain the knowledge required; that has a monopoly on any tactic, strategy or technique that’s not common knowledge; and or that provides any ongoing “help” that’s anything but “basic”.If you’re not well versed in principles, finance, and law, either read books on these, attend college classes, or take a course(s) leading to real estate broker (salesman) licensure.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
These include drafting offering documents, adhering to ongoing disclosure rules, and audits, which can easily run tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
We’re considering whether to do mid-grade updates and rent it soon if we can find a good next property though acquisition and ongoing costs are a problem.
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19 February 2025 | 2 replies
And, since 2012, after FHFA was back on its feet, the Treasury has been paid an ongoing dividend on the earnings of FHFA. ie the government / taxpayers are making money on Fannie and Freddie, for bailing them out (more on this later).
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18 February 2025 | 4 replies
After attending industry meet-ups and conferences, I learned that the fighting/disagreements between the Nelson Brothers (Patrick and Brian) had been ongoing for years.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I live in a lower-income area, so I figure that the better tenants you will get with a safe house, the ongoing safety the tenants feel, and the lowered risk of a break-in (when occupied or vacant getting ready to lease), and reduced headaches/vacancy/potential damage are worth the marginal up-front cost of having it installed.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
Over time, you’ll build a more accurate dataset tailored to your portfolio.Hope this helps—getting these numbers right is an ongoing process, and you’re asking all the right questions to set yourself up for success!
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8 February 2025 | 6 replies
However, if distributions are still ongoing or the final resolution is unclear, you may need to wait until 2025 or later when the loss is definitively established.Under IRC Section 165, worthless securities can be written off as a capital loss, but partial losses typically aren’t deductible until the investment is fully settled.
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16 February 2025 | 8 replies
Maintain detailed records to substantiate deductions for materials, labor, and expenses, which can significantly reduce taxable income.While an S-Corp provides tax savings, it also requires payroll management and compliance with formalities, making it essential to stay organized or consult a tax professional for ongoing compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.