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Hello All, Quick question to see what others are doing for optimizing tax advantages for STR. Background:We got a second/vacation home during the pandemic and now its ready to go online as an STR in the Russian River ...
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Hello Everyone,I am a new real estate investor. I just bought my first short term rental in Pigeon Forge, TN. Things are going great but I have a couple questions on business structure and maximizing tax advantages.Th...
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howdy, there has a lot of chatter recently about getting an RE license when wholesaling. i have thought about it, but in WA state it's 90 hours and $400 or so. the 90 hours is the real turn off for me. could someon...
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Have an interesting deal pending. A short sale was listing in my target area. I made an offer (full asking price, 2% concession) fully expecting to get a highest and best counter which has been the pattern here in P...
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Where do I start. I have a Villa in pre-foreclosure that is rented to a woman in 40's who originally signed a lease with us thru a management company. She has been using the fact that the house has been in foreclosu...
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I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...
Does anyone have experience with Freddie MAC particularly the Small Balance Loan Advantage program.
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So I know the Apple complex should be starting construction somewhat soon, and that it'll be probably a 2-ish year construction time frame. Is anyone game planning or already making moves to take advantage of the ins...
Land and farm investing seems very slow and illiquid. How are some advantages of this investing vehicle?
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I hear Josh and Brandon talk about this once in a while, but I wanted to see what some of you guys who like to talk in the forums think.I'm talking young. Like the ages from 18 to 23 young. Those of you who are more e...