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14 February 2025 | 17 replies
My business partner has two STRs adjacent to ours that has several 1-bed units that rent very well during the week.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
@Ross DerouenBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
*I'm a property manager, not an owner, so I do have a 3rd account for business expenses as required here in Oregon.There are a plethora of software/apps out there for managing properties and funds.
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14 February 2025 | 3 replies
Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.
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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
You can check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), your state’s department of business oversight, or your local real estate community.5.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
We both run our own businesses but we feel that real estate will help make sure we both maintain our life plans of not needed to work as much any more.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Real estate loans to owner occupied properties where the business of the owner is closed down - or SHOULD be, and the owner needs some time to sell the property.
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8 February 2025 | 18 replies
Most work like this: Rates: 9% to 13% (Most Deals are 11-12%)Terms: up to 36 Months (Most Deals are 6-12 months)Fees: 2-4 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $250,000 $2,500 minimum fee)Max Loan: 65%-70% of After Repair Value(ARV)100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 2 Weeks)NO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
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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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29 January 2025 | 22 replies
For those who are running successful Section 8 businesses out-of-state, did you start in just 1 state or if the opportunity made sense would you purchase the property regardless of the state?