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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
Let them know you are shopping and tell them to give you their best offer (all on the same day), and state you will go with whomever can save you the most money.
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12 January 2025 | 54 replies
One developer I worked with built smaller homes around a central courtyard, and buyers appreciated the balance of affordability and community.In San Diego, where I’m based, density has taken a different shape...like ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) that maximize land value.
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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Steven HsuBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.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 who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
These small conveniences can save you time and money in the long run.For rent collection, you can try Rent.app, which is easy for tenants to use and keeps everything streamlined.
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12 February 2025 | 10 replies
In that process, I got my real estate license to buy the house and save on fees.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Keep in mind that all this time we were living with my parents paying them rent but saving/starving to score our next deal.
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10 February 2025 | 59 replies
Definitely saved a lot of money.
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6 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Tanner KingWhen I analyze a house hack deal, I focus on metrics like GRM, Cap Rate, Cash Flow, House Hack Savings, and Future Rent Potential.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
In France, they sell wine.They identified their customers (in your case, reliable tenants) and provided what they wanted to buy (rent).SummaryFollow this proven, step-by-step process to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk in real estate investing.Has this process proven successful?