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1 December 2024 | 68 replies
One, the investment may have been one that worked well but a mostly unforeseen occurance happened, to either the economy in general or to the subject investment in particular.
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25 November 2024 | 0 replies
This is particularly effective when paired with bonus depreciation provisions.This method not only helps reduce your tax liability but also enhances cash flow, making it a powerful tool for real estate investors looking to grow their portfolios.3.
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26 November 2024 | 35 replies
I have a plan in place to use entities once I reach a particular number of properties, but the additional protection is marginal at this point.
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28 November 2024 | 14 replies
I didn't get my GC for the first 2 years I did flips using subcontractors for the particular work.
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1 December 2024 | 21 replies
A bad PM can kill a good decision.If you can't find a quality PM in a particular market, don't invest in that market.
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26 November 2024 | 9 replies
If one wall is particularly bad, they can always try to match the existing paint and just paint that one wall.
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26 November 2024 | 10 replies
I will consider your suggestion's particularly the investigating of the local real estate market here (or as a minimum use it as a guide for if/when i return to the states as so to develop my research and planning skills).Appreciate your feedback.
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26 November 2024 | 11 replies
•Why I’m Here: I want to learn from seasoned investors, share insights as I go, and find ways to collaborate and make deals with others.I’m particularly interested in strategies for investing with limited funds (like distressed property flips or creative financing), so any advice, tools, or success stories would be greatly appreciated!
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1 December 2024 | 32 replies
A $200,000 duplex might have identical rents in municipality “A” and municipality “B” but the property tax rates will vary, local regulations will dictate licensing requirements, labor rates will vary & the particular location will dictate insurance premiums since insurance carriers will weigh local replacement costs and whether the municipality is viewed as being a “plaintiff friendly” in arriving at insurance premiums.Better situated assets will attract better tenants.
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26 November 2024 | 86 replies
We put a journalist on a particular story, and no source is willing to discuss the situation publicly.