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2 November 2017 | 1 reply
Any suggestions on CPAs around Tampa that are knowledgeable in real estate tax laws?
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3 November 2017 | 11 replies
If your state allows it, I love offering rents at a discount if paid by the first, but check your laws first to make sure you can!
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3 November 2017 | 33 replies
Not a perfect method but it gives you the opportunity to network with agents while learning and practicing for that first one.
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1 November 2017 | 7 replies
Nothing will happen if you are following the law.
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7 November 2017 | 7 replies
In TX I think the law states if someone stays a certain length of time they can be considered a tenant.I was at a seminar a while ago and the speaker spoke about renting houses to students.
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3 November 2017 | 2 replies
I'm moving on to my second live-in-flip, and would like to minimize taxes and I need help navigating through capital gains/self employment tax laws.
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24 March 2021 | 5 replies
No clue who they are, but states like IN and OH will be better for lower taxes and landlord laws than IL and WI.
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1 November 2017 | 2 replies
So my question is would it be advantageous getting a CA real estate license to familiarize my self with the process and laws then get another license in NC to gain access to the MLS and then build from there or wait for my move and just continue general studying until I can properly focus on my market and state specific laws?
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21 November 2017 | 8 replies
So my question is would it be advantageous getting a CA real estate license to familiarize my self with the process and laws then get another license in NC to gain access to the MLS and then build from there or wait for my move and just continue general studying until I can properly focus on my market and state specific laws?
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8 November 2017 | 4 replies
(Just to add confusion: LLCs can also elect to be taxed as a corporation or an S corporation.)Some states have laws that are different than federal law.