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20 December 2024 | 20 replies
There're some alternative planning approaches, but they are always case-by-case.
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15 January 2025 | 39 replies
Its return is achieved due to an alternate rent model.
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16 January 2025 | 40 replies
Alternatively, you could continue growing as a personal account and then swap your account to a business account if/when you want to. airbnb.com/account-details allows you to pick if you are an individual, business, or other entity.
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22 December 2024 | 5 replies
While it’s not uncommon for full-service managers, you might find lower rates (~10-15%) or alternative solutions like co-hosting services, especially if you handle bookings, rate adjustments, or guest communication yourself.
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19 December 2024 | 7 replies
Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?
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7 February 2025 | 99 replies
- property values soften (keep it realistic, US real estate has never lost value over any given 10 year period in history and you can't plan for a nuclear war..)To counter-balance these negative scenarios you have: cash reserves, credit lines, W2 income, maybe business income.
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21 December 2024 | 14 replies
Here are a few alternatives to consider for your next property:One option is debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, which are specifically geared towards real estate investors.
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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better, a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, invest in alternative assets, and then do the conversion.
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20 December 2024 | 4 replies
Alternatively, you're a 5 minute drive to the resort.
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28 December 2024 | 16 replies
Alternatively, you can look into filing an affidavit.For the court hearing, be prepared to have all dates and proof to show the judge non-payment and any dates/times you interacted with the tenant.