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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
If your current CPA can't provide this type of advice, maybe try the BP pros finder tool (I will post the link below) or hopefully someone will comment here and recommend a real estate CPA that they worked with before.https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/searches/ffd0c...
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Lenders want your business, and you can negotiate terms, credits, and even push for a better rate.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.
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9 January 2025 | 46 replies
Quote from @Gianma Vanzo: My wife and I are HI W2 and business owners.
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11 February 2025 | 0 replies
Phoenix boasts a lively market with plenty of opportunities for both novice and experienced investors to thrive in the fix-and-flip business.
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10 February 2025 | 31 replies
Zillow lost so much money that they decided to exit the flipping business, while most of the OpenDoor properties we see in Las Vegas are sold at a loss.In my experience, software can only go so far when humans are involved.
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19 January 2025 | 21 replies
I currently have a lawn care business that I run myself.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
I am a general business major and also currently working on obtaining my real estate license to become an agent.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required).