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19 January 2025 | 27 replies
Professional tenants can smell an opportunity from a new landlord from a mile a way.
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24 January 2025 | 11 replies
We are not real estate professionals.1) How would you handle the classification of the property in the 2023 tax year and would you utilize a STR depreciation strategy?
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21 January 2025 | 14 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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13 January 2025 | 27 replies
I have over 30 years professional experience so not taking anything personal.You have corrected nothing.
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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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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for real estate.
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21 January 2025 | 19 replies
@Chris SeveneyI agree it is not the most professional website I have seen.
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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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17 January 2025 | 17 replies
The sooner you start these conversations, the better prepared you'll be when the right deal comes along.Local professionals can also be an invaluable resource.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.