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15 December 2022 | 2 replies
@Nicholas Maclure Look for an excel based amortization chart.
9 December 2022 | 3 replies
This can help you identify professionals who have a reputation for delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.You can also contact local real estate industry organizations, such as the Glendale Association of Realtors, to ask for recommendations and advice.
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16 December 2022 | 3 replies
Meet People with Experiences Similar to Your Own: There are many organizations (both free and paid) out there that you can join such as BiggerPockets forums, local real estate meetup groups, The Entrepreneur's Organization, your local AICPA group, etc. that gives you a place to receive advice, guidance, problems and ideas.Utilize the R&D Tax Credit: Your business could receive a 10-20% refund for employee labor that’s associated with improving a product or process.Utilize Employee Retention Tax Credits: If your employees that worked for your business during the pandemic are retained through the end of 2021, your business could receive up to $9,000 each quarter that your employees were retained.Own Your Own Office: This would allow you to have multiple tax deductions, utilize depreciation, take advantage of appreciation of the property, as well as allow your company to rent out any unused space to help pay the mortgage.Take Advantage of Energy Efficient Tax Credits: There are many opportunities to take advantage of these credits such as updating the HVAC system, installing energy efficient lighting, etc.Perform a Cost Segregation Study on Your Property: This would allow your business to immediately write off the personal property within the building.Utilize Work Opportunity Tax Credits: If you hire employees from groups that typically face a barrier when it comes to employment such as people with physical or mental disabilities, veterans, etc. your small business could receive a tax credit while also helping the underserved.Use the SCORE program: This program is free and connects you with resources, and mentors and specifically focuses on helping small business owners excel.
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27 July 2017 | 3 replies
My credit is excellent and this will actually bring it down because of all the hits but then it should go back up.
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11 March 2017 | 4 replies
Got excellent credit and down payment is not an issue.Looking for recommendation from BP members on Bank/Lenders that can close quickly and provide excellent rates.
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11 April 2017 | 7 replies
My partner and I have excellent credit scores.
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26 October 2021 | 4 replies
We have an excellent REIA based on Long Island where we host local meetups and workshops.
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16 December 2022 | 3 replies
Plus, they have excellent interest rates compared with banks.Nicki Schreibvogel is a great real estate agent who works hard to find the house that fits your needs.
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30 December 2022 | 10 replies
Hello Paul,First of all I think the Colorado Springs market is an excellent place to invest, but there is also a lot competition that comes with the territory as an agent.
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30 December 2022 | 1 reply
My full time profession is marketing and media production (content creation, digital marketing, website design and optimization, sales funnels, etc.)My question is this:Since I have the professional chops to make a killer website, should I create my own site in lieu of the eXp provided site?