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31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Imagine making millions of dollars over the course of your career and then having to pay 30-50% every year to uncle sam instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they just buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.
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31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Cash How did you add value to the deal?
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Here’s a breakdown of the main ways investors fund their first deal while minimizing their own cash outlay:1.Private Money & Hard Money Loans– These lenders focus more on the deal than on your personal finances.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
My plan is to buy the house subject to their existing mortgage, renovate the property, refinance it and pay off their remaining loan balance using the money from the cash out refinance.
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29 January 2025 | 40 replies
Everyone knows that cash offers mean, a lower offer, right?
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
How should I think about cash vs. equity?
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5 January 2025 | 0 replies
My thinking is that by renting to a residential care facility I can effectively utilize all the space, earn above market rent, and help provide a needed service, while avoiding tenant parking jams.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Still tons of deals that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow here and you get amazing appreciation potential.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
I suggest 6 months of expenses to keep in cash.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi there, if you're open to holding onto the property, converting it into an Airbnb or short-term rental could significantly increase your cash flow, especially with the current demand for rental properties.