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3 October 2024 | 7 replies
Preparing to list rental after completing lengthy rehab.
3 October 2024 | 1 reply
The more you know, the more prepared you’ll be.2.Find Your Strategy: Real estate offers multiple paths—flipping homes, building rental portfolios, commercial investing, etc.
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4 October 2024 | 12 replies
I recommend he look for a property manager who can figure this out and stop the bleeding, then maybe take over management in a year or two when he's better prepared.
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7 October 2024 | 20 replies
Prior-year losses can’t offset W-2 income but can be used for capital gains or future rental income.For audit risk, high earners using REPS face increased scrutiny, so be prepared with detailed records.For material participation, keep a time log with tasks, dates, and hours spent on rental activities like tenant management, repairs, and bookkeeping.
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6 October 2024 | 12 replies
Navigating regulations and managing properties can be complex, but with the right preparation, you can find success in this dynamic landscape.Also, Colorado is such a beautiful state that it would be a shame for you to move out of it!
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6 October 2024 | 33 replies
So yes, to answer your question, I’m well prepared for whatever I get myself involved in.
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4 October 2024 | 13 replies
Just be prepared for winter if you are moving from a warm climate.
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11 October 2024 | 30 replies
Natural to be nervous, but you need to embrace that.If location is truly great, learn to optimize the cash flow or be prepared to weather a minor cash flow storm.
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2 October 2024 | 1 reply
As I prepare to attend BPCON2024 on Sunday, I wanted to give a primer for fellow introverts who get buried at conferences.It starts with @Alyssa Holbrook.
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2 October 2024 | 3 replies
Chicago Attendees, As we prepare for Cancun next week, I was thinking that it would be fun to organize a little Moon Palace get-together for Chicago-area attendees once we are all down there.