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16 October 2024 | 5 replies
Connecting with contractors, property managers, and other investors has been invaluable in helping me learn from their experiences and navigate challenges more effectively.
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25 October 2024 | 33 replies
The reality is, cold calling, direct mail, PPC/SEO, referrals, and strategic partnerships all have the potential to be effective.
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15 October 2024 | 3 replies
If you use any of the major mailhouse services, like Yellow Letter HQ (a service I can personally vouch for), they offer a variety of templates and even provide text suggestions.A smart way to analyze this strategy is by observing people in your local market who use mailers and identifying what works or doesn’t work for them.The simplest and most effective way to test this approach is to pull a hyper-targeted list of distressed homeowners and run a small-budget mailer campaign.Hope this helps!
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18 October 2024 | 16 replies
The number one benefit for a high income earner that invests in long-term investments is that the depreciation will shield your rental income from your effective tax rate.if you are a high income earner, you are likely around the 35% federal tax bracket and another 5-10% tax bracket if you are in a state with a taxInterest income will be taxed at potentially 45% + 3.8% net investment income taxDividend income will be taxed at potentially 30% + 3.8% net investment income taxRental income potentially at 0%I think a lot of people get disappointed that their tax burden doesn't decrease.It can potentially decrease but it will require proper planning along with some level of participation with the real estate.
15 October 2024 | 3 replies
Financing Strategies: What financing options have you found most effective for multi-family investments in Canada?
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14 October 2024 | 2 replies
The amount of time you have to give them changes if they've been there for a year or more, so it should depend on when you give them the notice, not when it takes effect.
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15 October 2024 | 8 replies
I just finished their taxes with their CPA and I can say from first hand knowledge that real estate is the most effective way for immigrants to obtain the American dream.My parents immigrated to California in their 20's from Asia with no money, and could not speak English.
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14 October 2024 | 0 replies
These costly improvements are pushing rents up.While effective rents (factoring in concessions) may be declining, asking rents remain high as landlords aim to maintain their property value.
17 October 2024 | 15 replies
Is it going to be the most effective way to maximize tax deductions and correctness?
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24 October 2024 | 139 replies
OR, get smart, focus on what IS effective, and try to get with a GC who has some of the best direct supply account's and pricing, and negotiate to get the best discount from them they can lend.