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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
The thread addresses a different topic, the Real Estate Professional status, but the same principle applies to the hours in both contexts.
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12 January 2025 | 5 replies
I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for real estate.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hi everyone,I’m seeking advice on the best strategy to achieve a goal of $5,000/month in passive or active income starting with $200,000.I’m currently considering Texas, but I’m open to other states if they offer better opportunities.
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10 January 2025 | 13 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
ProfessionalA professional plumber can usually replace a kitchen faucet in 30–60 minutes.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is when you hire a staging professional or staging company to come in, make recommendations, and do the work for you.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
These tax professionals opted to pay to be included in this directory.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
It’s growing steadily with strong rental demand, especially for MTRs catering to traveling professionals/relocators.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Depreciation is another powerful tool, allowing you to deduct a portion of your property’s value annually.Action Step: Keep detailed records of all expenses and consult a tax professional to ensure you’re claiming every deduction you’re entitled to.3.
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
What is the amount of the lawsuit - ie how much they seeking?