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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
It’s growing steadily with strong rental demand, especially for MTRs catering to traveling professionals/relocators.
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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
The thread addresses a different topic, the Real Estate Professional status, but the same principle applies to the hours in both contexts.
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18 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
However, when I’m told on the day of closing they need an appraisal and won’t be funding to close, that isn’t professional.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets, but I don't think that's necessary.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
Keep that as a backstop when the primary funds run out so that you don't have to pass up on a great deal that comes your way.LLC structuring is something that you really should talk with a tax professional about.
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26 January 2025 | 16 replies
If you are broke and trying to quit your job asap, the answer will be much different than what an acceptable answer would be for a professional investor who is a multimillionaire.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Licenses are typically required if you plan to work in a professional real estate role, like as an agent or broker.
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10 January 2025 | 13 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.