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Bruce Rasquinha SDIRA's as investing tools
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Many opt for other investing methods in their SDIRA like private lending, crypto, private equity...anything except collectibles and life insurance.Note that a Solo 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate so if you have self employment activity and no full time employees save for you and your spouse you should consider the Solo K as an option. 
Max Martynenko Glad to Join the BiggerPockets Community!
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Right now, I’m actively learning and planning to start my first projects this year.
Cameron K. Philadelphia 2024 - Top Hard Money Lenders
27 January 2025 | 8 replies
I don't want to violate any of the self-promotion rules on this thread by specifically linking or name-dropping, but it's from a data analytics platform I am working on specifically built for tracking construction, debt, and ownership activity in the Philadelphia region.I will be posting more detailed insights soon. 
John Reagan Johnson Switched to a Property Manager
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
So, if you have 10 units and you are going to pay $1,500 a month and you are working on an active income job, too, this is an easy switch due to the labor mentally and physically (even if it is just phone calls) to get these rentals running as a well-oiled machine.  
Melanie Baldridge !ualify as an RE Pro
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.
Eliane Domfang Pouton New Member Introduction
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
Thank you Hi Eliane, I am in Baltimore and been an active investor since 2004, doing close to 20 BRRRR a year,and I am an agent, let me know if you have any questions.
Otis Clayton How do closing agents fund private money deals?
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
Income from leveraged real estate or active business income.
Carsyn Childress Where do you find local REI meetups?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm eager to grow my book of business in various markets and connect with active wholesalers.
Melanie Baldridge active income” and “passive income"
20 December 2024 | 0 replies
There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.
AJ Wong 🌊 Where to buy an Oregon Coast AirBnB Vacation Rental For Sale in 2025
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Up until November, actively licensed VRD (Vacation Rental Dwellings) could transfer one time to the new owner.