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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Top 3 reasons owners hire PMCs:1) No time to manage correctly2) No time to learn how to manage correcly: laws, documents, processes, etc.3) They're too nice and need someone to "save them from themselves"A good PMC can usually earn their fees by better managing the property/tenant than the owner, thereby:1) Increasing owners net profit2) Decreasing owner's time commitment, stress, headaches, etc.No matter what though, you should always plan to commit a couple of hours a month to manage your PMC.
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3 February 2025 | 11 replies
I ended up with 12 properties and 20k/mo in income after they were paid off.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
These loans are based on a property’s rental income rather than your personal income, making it easier to qualify as you expand your portfolio.Networking and Mentorship:You’re already off to a great start by reaching out here!
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
You may be required to make estimated tax payments when the property sells.It depends on what your 2024 total taxes due were and 2025 estimated total taxes / withholding / estimated payments are.If you pay in atleast 90% of the current year tax or 100% / 110%(Depending on 2024 income), you are normally considered good.You may want to consult with an accountant for more clarification.
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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
REPS does not relate to STR's.For short-term rentals (STRs) with an average rental period of seven days or less, you don’t need REP status to offset losses against other income.
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11 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi everyone! I am looking at purchasing a vacation rental in Costa Rica and I have a couple of questions in regards to that. Firstly, does anyone have an international lender that they would recommend? Secondly, doe...
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10 February 2025 | 0 replies
Wyoming has no state income tax.4.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Otherwise, broker classes that lead to a real license are cheap.If you want to become a real broker, earn a real license.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Financial freedom isn't simply about replacing your current income, because inflation continuously drives up prices, making a fixed income insufficient to maintain your standard of living.
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27 January 2025 | 9 replies
You still claim the income as miscellaneous income and deduct property taxes and mortgage interest (subject to SALT and other high mortgage limitations) on your Schedule A, but that's it.2.