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24 September 2024 | 2 replies
I have been interested in Real Estate investing since I began college in 2015 and always knew thats what I wanted to do in the long run.
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24 September 2024 | 7 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
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24 September 2024 | 4 replies
Hello,I am in the midst of analyzing markets for my next investment property in Florida.
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21 September 2024 | 12 replies
If styles change in a few years, it'll be cheaper to replace than a single refinishing of the wood floors that's typically done every 7-10 years.
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24 September 2024 | 2 replies
There is a calculation that takes place and usually involves market based investments.
24 September 2024 | 10 replies
Account ClosedVegas has been getting a lot of investment from CA and not just sports teams.
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24 September 2024 | 2 replies
Whether you're considering your first investment or looking to optimize your current portfolio, I'm here to help.
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19 September 2024 | 2 replies
That gives the agent a stronger offer and you have a greater chance of winning the home with a loan commitment versus a Pre-approval letter.As of this morning rates are down on all programs for Primary homes, Second/Vacation homes, and investment homes.
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24 September 2024 | 2 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.
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25 September 2024 | 7 replies
I would like to emphasize that you should not invest for tax benefits alone, you should be investing in things that you like and understand before anything else.