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Hi, I'm new to BiggerPockets and have a few startup questions: Do I have to wait until I have an LLC set up before I can actual do any transactions? If so, how do I handle this when I file my 2009 taxes? Also, I suppo...
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I am looking for some advice based on what others in the community have done with their 401K’s. My first investment ever made was my 401K. At one point my wife and I were putting 15% into our 401K’s. The more I lea...
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Hi, When reading through listing on sites such as zillow, realtor.com, etc. they provide information/details about the property.
Is anyone able to tell me the difference between Tax Assessed Value and Market Value? ...
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I am a new STR host here in Englewood, CO! I currently house hack and rent out my basement. I know when looking for a property and familiarizing myself with Denver area laws, it seems that all STRs have to be the prim...
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I'm looking to buy my first rental property in 9 months. I'm curious how this will affect how I'm taxed? We all know a huge benefit of real estate is tax breaks. But I'm no real estate mogul, I manage a restaurant. I'...
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So the majority of all of the contractors or people I hire to help at my rental I pay in cash because they don’t accept credit card or check and they don’t have an EIN. Another example is cleaning ladies and or painte...
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:D Can a commercial office building, for sale, be acquired by financing the property at appraised value AND using a federal government tenants lease (5-10 years ) as collatteral or down payment on the mortgage for th...
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I purchased my first single family rental in Baltimore City and am currently looking to purchase a second one a year and a half later. In my opinion it’s a great market to find cashflowing properties and there are def...
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Vegas just moved way up the list for landlord friendly.. take that an no great weather issues and some of the absolute lowest prop tax's no income tax and now a company that can deal with squatters the way they shoul...
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Hi all! I am trying to get crystal-clear on what is required to make sure my Airbnb (currently operating in Milwaukee County near the corner of 48th St and Washington) is 'clean' in the eyes of the local government. I...