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Martin Jones Raising Capital When First Starting Out
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you are going into MF make sure you have a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines for maintenance and repairs.
Robert Kemp How to Structure a Partnership
9 January 2025 | 6 replies
How about repairs ?  
Dean Sexton New to real estate investing. Quick question
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Washer/dryers are often abused, so there's the initial cost of purchase and the risk of increased repairs.
Julio Gonzalez Is my property a good candidate for cost segregation?
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
The study could also identify the opportunity to capture additional benefits such as dispositions, and repair and maintenance expenditures.
Ryan Johnston Should I sell or keep my long-term rental when it isn't cash flowing?? Please HELP
6 February 2025 | 20 replies
I personally would sell the house - it's negatively cash flowing ~100/month, if you were to add in repairs/maintenance, CapEx, vacancy, rising insurance/property tax costs I would think you're actually losing more than you estimate (luckily it's new so you are on the very low end of that right now).
Melanie Baldridge My opinion: 401K VS RE
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
Truly Passive: No management, no tenants, no repairs, just consistent income.3.
Clifford Pereira Real Estate Professional (REP) Status guidance
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
., guest communication, cleaning, or repairs), and hours worked.
Kyle Carter Negotiating Favorable Terms
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Account for all costs, including closing fees, holding costs, and repairs.
Lisa Oliver Best advice for finding plumbers, handymen
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
It would depend on the nature of the repair.
Pamela Rivas Can foreigners buy Real Estate in Mexico? Legal process explained!
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
That’s correct, a foreigner can buy property through a Mexican corporation, which is a great option for those investing in multiple properties or running a rental business.Key Points I'd like to add to your post:Setup Costs: $1,500–$3,000 USD.Ongoing Costs: $1,000–$2,000 USD/year for accounting and tax filings.Benefits: Allows tax deductions for expenses like maintenance, repairs, and management.Best for: Multiple properties or income-generating investments.For a single property for personal use, a fideicomiso is often simpler and more cost-effective due to its lower maintenance requirements and feesUltimately, choosing between a corporation and a fideicomiso comes down to your investment strategy.