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15 February 2025 | 256 replies
Am interested in a copy of a professional log book as well...thank you...
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16 February 2025 | 3 replies
We negotiated a price that worked for both parties, closed within three weeks, and took the property down ourselves.This deal was so clean, we didn’t even need to hire professional cleaners.
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
Check with your trusted tax professional.
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15 February 2025 | 93 replies
Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?
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9 February 2025 | 15 replies
You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.
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13 February 2025 | 15 replies
To my knowledge, STRs do not qualify for the real estate professional status as they are seen as a business venture and not real estate activities (this is why it is a "loophole").
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31 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Clifford Pereira You can claim Real Estate Professional (REP) status on federal taxes but not in California, as the state does not recognize REP benefits.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
Everyone has said, "go talk to a professional," because that’s the only real advice any professional on BP can give.
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16 February 2025 | 14 replies
Our cleaners take the trash with them after each cleaning
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16 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have a great team (appliance repair, cleaners, handyman, etc.) and rely on them for everything I need.