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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
Game changer for active investor looking to get more passive investments, busy professional looking to diversify in real estate, individual investor looking to get into commercial or larger assets.
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17 January 2025 | 0 replies
My goal is to find off-market opportunities and present quality leads that fit the needs of active investors.Since I’m working remotely, I’d love to hear from experienced investors:What makes a remote bird-dogging service most valuable to you?
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25 January 2025 | 10 replies
I would suggest picking someone with the most forum posts or the most/best reviews that way you know they are actually active!
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
I was broke enough that I couldn't afford rent at my apartment, but fortunately my landlord didn't notice, thanks in part or in whole due to some substance abuse issues.Anyways, when visiting my mom in the neighborhood where I grew up, I had noticed this construction van at a house on our street.
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27 January 2025 | 48 replies
Cincinnati and Columbus chapters are very active here and nationally and a great resource for networking, recommended contractors/vendors and education.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Search for the BP podcast episode with Jude Bernard - he is very active in NYC.
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23 December 2024 | 8 replies
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blocked-wall-street-homebuyer...
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
Quote from @Allen Masry: Quote from @Chris Seveney: Do you want to be active or passive ?
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’m also an active member of the local landlord association in Joliet (JRLA), which has been a great resource for networking and education.