16 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to screen and how to set up work with contractors, so I’m hopeful to build those relationships more in this area in the future.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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18 January 2025 | 5 replies
- Run a cost segregation study on this property in 2024 and you might have $100k on line 18...Without diving too deep on this post - If you run this scenario as a real estate professional while materially participating in the property, You'll be able to reduce your's and your spouses taxable income that year...
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13 February 2025 | 22 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional before making any real estate investment decisions.
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1 February 2025 | 56 replies
Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge and experience in these investments 1.
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1 February 2025 | 23 replies
I also recommend you start looking for a professional property manager, at least until you educate yourself enough to run this solo.
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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Tell everyone in your sphere of influence that you are now a real estate professional and would like to help them and anyone that they know buy or sell real estate.
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can determine if the cost segregation study makes sense by speaking with your accountant and many cost segregation professionals offer a free analysis.