![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3181782/small_1739246556-avatar-robertj711.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 February 2025 | 9 replies
Because immigrants take on the jobs that keep industries running, allowing businesses to expand and hire more people at all levels.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3114911/small_1725684021-avatar-manmanf.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 February 2025 | 15 replies
It has a Walmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Applebees, and a 99 Restaurant which is a New England chain as well as tons of other businesses and restaurants.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3174947/small_1737924595-avatar-marcz18.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1775668/small_1651945373-avatar-joes731.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 February 2025 | 31 replies
I define small business owners as people who employ w2 employees.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/558026/small_1621492549-avatar-davidr181.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
For an SBA hotel loan, the SBA may guarantee say 30% of the loan and a traditional bank takes the next 50%...total LTV/LTC of 80%...will vary by business but it's higher/better than the previous replies (otherwise, you would just get a traditional commercial loan without the SBA involved).
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2496656/small_1726779363-avatar-brandonl542.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Most businesses, property management or not, fail due to the lack of sales, not due to the lack of systems and phone etiquette.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3171473/small_1737233964-avatar-nicka346.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 February 2025 | 0 replies
Will the renting of ADU rise to the level of trade or business?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3156731/small_1738730599-avatar-jayj312.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
As small businesses, securing funding can be a real challenge.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2324291/small_1639020689-avatar-shaner135.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Have asked a question or 2 on here but have disappeared a few times. 2024 was a busy year for me.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3180047/small_1738863538-avatar-virginiaf21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Also, if it fits your budget and your business needs a write off BPCON lives up to the hype.