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31 January 2025 | 17 replies
They then obtain a favorable appraisal and achieve decent cash flow in the earlier years.
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Clearly identify what you want to achieve in real estate and use that as a guiding force throughout your journey.
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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'm going off the understanding that you still need to spend 500+ hours in the business to achieve material participation (please correct me if I'm wrong).
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Did you feel like using a property management company could help you achieve the goals you had for your investment property?
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1 February 2025 | 23 replies
Working with a CPA or financial planner can help optimize tax strategies and ensure the best approach for your goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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11 January 2025 | 19 replies
Many of those locations I can purchase using leverage and achieve better returns.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you must retain some cash, consult a tax advisor to understand the liability and optimize reporting.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
If rents don't outpace inflation, you cannot achieve financial freedom.The income must last throughout your lifetime.
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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Negotiations focused on securing the property at a favorable price, enabling us to achieve a profitable margin in a highly competitive market without requiring additional renovations.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Be sure to celebrate the goals that you achieved!!