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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
Most investors don’t even need an LLC and a holding company is extra, extra overkill though IMO.
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
We're relatively new STR owner/operator in Highlands and have been very pleasantly surprised with demand even outside the peak summer season.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
I think this will even out your space in the house.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Austin Ralls: Good evening BP Community, Can anyone shine some light on the rules and regulations on striking conversations with local pros and acquiring more PML to help fund deals?
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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
For more affordable properties—those priced under $400,000—the timeline is even shorter, with many homes receiving offers within two weeks of being listed.This fast-moving market poses a particular challenge for first-time buyers who may not be as familiar with the urgency required in competitive bidding situations.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
Podcasts on the way to and from work, and read a book right before bed, maybe even squeeze a few minutes into browsing some specific topics in the forums.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
With the equity you’d free up, paying off $50k in personal debt and boosting your credit score while freeing up $3k/month sounds like it could significantly lower your stress and open doors for future projects.That said, selling means you’d lose a cash-flowing asset, even if it’s not huge.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.
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25 January 2025 | 0 replies
With hardwork and ceasing opportunities we've managed to be part of this major asset and making it even better.
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25 January 2025 | 17 replies
The refund part is just to get you get committed to another deal that makes them even more money than that refund.