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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
As far as the business card is concerned, to me personally I think having both things on one business card is acceptable .
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10 January 2025 | 16 replies
Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.
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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
It takes capital to do this business and if you don't have it I wouldn't suggest throwing it into a marketing machine for wholesale deals.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
When you say "we," are you speaking about your business or your personal tax returns, or does your business flow into your personal returns because you file as a sole proprietor?
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
@Ella Marie, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but in my respective market, competition is tough, and the successful fix-and-flip vendors are often full-time operating businesses.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
I'm sure he could give you some pointers on setting up a business and creative ways to save money.
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Anyone that has sold items privately would have countered any offer.
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8 February 2025 | 10 replies
All the other real estate in my businesses are counted as assets minus the debt liabilities for net worth purposes and the business income that comes to me is counted as part of my personal income.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Or should I get a private mailbox in Oregon and use that?
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
With 25 years under my belt in construction and corporate environments, this is not the way you do business.