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so i have read and researched this designation for some time now, and even obtained good info from one of the forums' resident tax experts Steven Hamilton, II, but i am just curious how many out there are actually usi...
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Hi All-I'm relatively new to the game, and I currently own one SFH as my primary residence. I'm preparing to move for work, and I will be purchasing two properties near my new location while renting out my current hou...
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Just wanted to see if anyone is investing in the Calumet City or Dolton Illinois area. Wanted to see what the market is like and if anyone has any tips on the area. Also if Illinois more of a landlord friendly state o...
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Hi CPAs familiar with 1031s, I have a question.My business partner and I may want to do a 1031 exchange on 2 real estate properties. Here is the scenario: 1. We're Selling a duplex for ~$115k from my partner and my jo...
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Ok, so.... When I first started investing a few years ago, not only did I lack most of the investment knowledge I have now, but I also lacked the ability to go to a bank and ask for a loan for an investment property. ...
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Hello, I am new to biggerpockets and new to investing, and have some questions that hopefully someone can help me answer. First, a little bit about myself. I am 22 years old, recently married, and work a full ti...
What markets nearby to Vancouver, WA, USA (and not in Oregon) should I be looking at if I want to purchase a long-term residential rental in summer or fall 2018? Housing prices in the area are currently elevated such ...
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Im studying multifamily in an effort to move from single family rentals to Multi's I have a few beginner questions.
What's a good average to use for operating expenses? 40%? I'm asking because in evaluating gross re...
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Hello everyone! I am a former "career management consultant" (Deloitte, Booz Allen for 10+ years) that left/escaped the Washington, D.C. area in 2015 and moved to lovely Vero Beach, Florida with my family. Our initial...