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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Staying ahead of the game by understanding how local regulations align with state bills like SB-9, SB-684, and SB-423 can open doors to exciting development projects.SB-9: Simplifying Lot Splits and Duplex BuildsSB-9 streamlines the process for lot splits and duplex construction, offering a straightforward way to increase property value and expand housing options.SB-684: More Flexibility for Smaller ProjectsFor urban lots under 5 acres, SB-684 makes it easier to pursue smaller housing developments, transforming overlooked properties and vacant lots into productive investments.SB-423: Faster Approvals, Fewer HeadachesNo one likes endless waiting.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
If you don’t have a certain amount of funds set aside for these situations as well as your portion of closing costs and some extra reserves for once you close then you’re likely not financially ready to be buying things.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Co-living provides built-in diversification, lowering your financial risk compared to single-lease rentals.5.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you were able to increase the value of the property significantly after the rehab, then you could bring the deal to a community bank to refinance and take the hard money lender out.You keep all the equity and don’t have to file a partnership return for your annual tax return, which can be costly.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
However, once converted to personal use, you can no longer claim depreciation, and the accumulated depreciation will reduce your adjusted basis, increasing your potential taxable gain upon sale.
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7 February 2025 | 3 replies
The previous landlord only collected half month rent as deposit, and I would like to increase the deposit to standard one-month.
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11 February 2025 | 45 replies
In December, I took my first big step by getting my Florida real estate license, and now, I’m ready to start building my rental portfolio and working toward financial freedom to buy out time for the most important things in life.
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13 January 2025 | 3 replies
That does not require employment or job seasoning instead it uses the rents to qualify and you can take out up to 80% LTV cash.Use the cash to put down on the next 1-2 or more properties as long as the other properties are debt servicing themselves it opens up more opportuities to buy more future assets and increase your passice income.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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10 February 2025 | 3 replies
I had the lightswitch moment after investing in NC for a while and I would get ok cash flow, but the properties I owned all doubled in value in about 5-6 years and I realized I could appreciate my way to financial success much faster than I could cash flow my way there.