To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

That's what gets people killed.https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mexican-cartel-leader-link...Everyone knows, if ya-gonna clean some $$$$, casino.Let em know Jimmy the Greek sent ya...... 

@Joshua WeiI know a great firm for cost segregations.

STR have become I'll buy a place and hope it rents to a lot of people using em for just tax breaks.

I own a business brokerage firm, Stratton Business Brokers, and am a commercial real estate agent at Commercial Market Exchange.

I am looking for a local lender in DFW to finance a few of rental properties as well.Thanks,Tal Hi Tal, my firm can finance 1-4 familes, condos and townhomes if that's what you're looking for.

@David DachteraDavid, like Chris I also work in finance - I'm a financial analyst and set rates for a utility company and do financial analysis for a private equity firm.

Hi @Dennis GallagherWe operate a lending firm and a wholesale company; as well as being investors.

Wondering if you had any feedback for those firms or if you have something else you'd recommend! 

Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro Status starts with the IRS definition of a Real Estate Professional (IRS Pub 925).It is not as simple as getting a real estate license or working for a firm that provides real estate services.Ask yourself these questions to see if you qualify:Q1: Are you in the right business?