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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area?
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2 February 2025 | 20 replies
When do you think it was more difficult to find a "deal" on real estate, in 2011 or 2019?
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10 February 2025 | 2 replies
I imagine it would also have a lot to do with your long term goals in real estate.
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
DIY tax software like TurboTax may not handle nominee interest, depreciation, or LLC structuring correctly, so working with a real estate CPA experienced in sub-to deals is recommended.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
Congratulations to you and your husband on taking the leap into real estate investing!
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14 February 2025 | 24 replies
Hello @Bethany S Labrinos congrats on getting started on your real estate journey.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.
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14 February 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @Melissa Vass Scott: Hey everyone, would value your opinions as we are working towards building a real estate portfolio in the US.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Finally, I was told, in their company's words that they are the "Rolls Royce [of taxes]" for real estate investors.
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5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Welcome to the wonderful world of real estate!