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10 February 2025 | 16 replies
I agree with the others.
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13 February 2025 | 0 replies
There are more listings to choose from now than any other time in nearly a decade.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Mary Holland: I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing.
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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14 February 2025 | 8 replies
However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.
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30 January 2025 | 56 replies
Huntsville and others).
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14 February 2025 | 19 replies
No other umbrella carrier was willing to do that -- they all said I had to get a separate commercial umbrella for the STR if the primary coverage was commercial.
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14 February 2025 | 42 replies
Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let alone other colors.