11 April 2024 | 1 reply
With a strong interest in the field, I’m here to dive deep into real estate investment, aiming to grow and learn from this community’s vast experiences.Currently residing in the Bay Area, I’m fascinated by the dynamism of our local market but am equally interested in exploring investment opportunities beyond, including other cities and states.
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11 April 2024 | 2 replies
Yes:- file state tax extensions if you have state income tax- make estimated state tax payments- file amended 2018 returns if needed, unless you filed a 2018 extension in 2019- make1st quarterly estimated payment towards your 2022 taxes- adopt a dog from your local shelter
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11 April 2024 | 2 replies
I do live in a lower-income area that is now up and coming (more job opportunities, more infrastructure being built, local amusement parks, close to city, etc).
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12 April 2024 | 10 replies
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11 April 2024 | 6 replies
But make sure to do more research, connect with local agents that know the market, connect with investors who own rental properties in that market, and then decide if that's going to be your main stomping ground.
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11 April 2024 | 6 replies
What are the best practices in this situation, especially considering any local laws and regulations that might apply?
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10 April 2024 | 5 replies
Also considering Airbnb type property and outside of local area if the numbers are right..
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12 April 2024 | 13 replies
If you are laser focused on specific properties, door knock the owners if they are local.
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10 April 2024 | 7 replies
Additionally, your local FB groups and REIA's will have them.
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11 April 2024 | 7 replies
This could be contingent on the market you are in so you may want to source locals in your area and how they handle.