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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Consult a CPA or advisor experienced in self-directed accounts to ensure compliance and maximize benefits.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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5 February 2025 | 14 replies
@Zach Lemaster and his team was super helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable which ensured a super smooth purchasing process!
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30 January 2025 | 21 replies
For the furnishing, it was because the previous tenant we were helping support as she got out of an abusive relationship and a crisis pregnancy.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
I have several clients who prefer the middle/southern part of the country so places like Memphis, Little Rock, Oklahoma or Texas.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
Hey @Helena GoyvaertsWe have several foreign investor clients.
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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
We have had some clients do this.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
I have a friend who is a banker locally, he's seen business bank numbers for 40 years...he know what makes a strong business client and when it is a weak business with some good years.
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4 February 2025 | 18 replies
now, if you want to buy an STR as an investment, and you NEED the income to support it, that's totally different...