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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
That's just the nature of this business.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Friendship and business don’t always mix well, so it’s critical to use a solid lease and treat this as a business arrangement.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
FHA loans are designed for primary residences and require the borrower to be an individual, not a business entity.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I would greatly appreciate any guidance or advice starting off with this business model.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Then find a CPA who can help you set up and manage your business and advise you on the best business structure.
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
Would that lower our tax liability from other income we receive or no because this is purely RE and not an operating business?
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26 January 2025 | 12 replies
The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.
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11 February 2025 | 1 reply
Sights are set on all types of REI, but this will be a great start for us.I have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years.
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
Now she's starting her own Interior Design business and has become entrepreneurial.
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27 January 2025 | 10 replies
Two are for businesses, one for commercial property, one for residential property.