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Hi. I'm new to the RE investing world and am working on educating myself on real estate syndicates. In particular, how to best evaluate potential deals and the sponsors running those deals. This is from the perspectiv...
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I live in IL, am single, have several rental properties, have landlord insurance and umbrella policy. I do all the work myself (repairs, upkeep, accounting, screening, approving of tenants etc). The following idea I ...
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I’m a small time investor, have been a landlord for my 4 units for the last 8 years and I’m also an entrepreneur. I’m reaching out to BP’ers who have a lot more experience than I and can offer some sound unbiased advi...
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Hello everyone, this is my first post. Glad to be here. As an agent, I've handled several short sale closings. After several painful deals, I came across a local investor who wanted to partner up. Her expertise was al...
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If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...
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Hi,What is the best way to learn how and where to buy cash flow investment properties? Any gurus or academies you recommend?
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What are you thoughts of investing passively through sydications and how exactly do they work, or how does the investor profit?I have a potential deal for a 80 unit apartment complex.. $25,000 min investment... 10% ca...
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Hi all, New to BP community and have noticed not many posts mention architects (say in contrast to CPA, legal, contractors, lenders, etc). I am a licensed architect and an aspiring investor (Chicago) and am using my b...
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How many properties can you buy and sell, assuming holding at least a year, to maintain investor status (cap gain 15%) and not dealer (pay tax at higher rate)?
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Hello, Anyone has experience using REPS status via their wife or husband to offset W-2? MY 2024 W-2 will be more than $300K and this year (2024) I married a real state agent. I have been reading a lot and educating m...