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Jacob Havlovick Duplex House Hack
22 January 2025 | 8 replies
@Jacob HavlovickBigger 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.
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.
Clifford Pereira Real Estate Professional (REP) Status guidance
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Many of my clients are high W2 earners who are taking advantage of the "STR loophole." 
Mehdi Mir Newbie in Texas Dallas
18 February 2025 | 15 replies
Being in Dallas gives you the advantage of doing your due diligence in person, which is invaluable.
Alpesh Parmar Need HELOC for a property under LLC
30 January 2025 | 21 replies
@Guifre Morai am searching for a HELOC or refi so I have some capital to take advantage of any future deals, sounds like HELOCs have been frozen, anyone have any info.
Shiloh Lundahl Sell me on the benefits of Turnkey Properties
5 February 2025 | 29 replies
.- That management company has vetted possible tenants through their professional screening process and have selected the most qualified tenant for the property.- The management company offers a hands-off approach including coordinating and managing repairs, getting the property rent ready after a move out and placing a tenant from a pool of applicants that may be waiting for a property to be ready.
Mat Kiisk Investors in single family residence in fractional shares in Marin county California
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Through the LLC structure it is possible to take advantage of the existing mortgages modified first at 4,125% 22yers and 1%, yes one percent, for 40 years.
Derek Green Good ways to keep up to date on the real estate market
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Having everything under one umbrella can actually work to your advantage.
Anthony Poulin Starting a Long Term REI Business Starts Today! Lets go!!
21 February 2025 | 9 replies
I will definitely look to take advantage of that resource.
Brittany Daubner Florida Property Manager
29 January 2025 | 14 replies
Since I don't have the experience that I aspire to have yet, I'm looking to create a relationship with some guidance without being taken advantage of.