Hey everyone, I've been researching, reading, educating myself on real estate investment for years, and finally took my first step. Unfortunately, I need some specific advice, as I can't get a clear answer from my age...
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So I am thinking of starting an S Corp to take advantage to the tax savings while flipping houses.Has anybody run into an issue buying properties from either online or live auctions as an S Corp?Also is all the extra ...
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I am in the process of selling an older, somewhat run down Victorian-style house. I, of course, want to make the most that I can off the sale and while I am eager to invest in more properties, the town in which I live...
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Looking at my first multi-family today (4 plex). Got a copy of the rent roll and it appears that the current owner is paying all utilities (water, electric, garbage etc)....cutting into a major chunk of the monthly c...
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How easy / costly / practical / legal is it to convert an unfinished basement (775 sf) into a 1 or 2 br unit that can be rented separately from the two floors of the townhouse above? There is an HOA with restrictive c...
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I recently had a r/e agent tell me that their firm only transact with bank qualified buyers. Is this normal and why only bank qualified?? Or, was that person just being a jerk on a Friday🤷🏼♂️?
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Tenants are having prayer groups once a week with loud music and yelling/praying. Is this something I have to allow? I have a clause in the lease against property being used for business purposes but this doesn’t quit...
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Hi Guys,I am looking at some turnkey properties in deep south like Missouri, Alabama and other areas. Can you recommend a good book on evaluating properties and locations on turnkey areas? Is there best practices on h...
Good Morning,I recently moved to Houston, Texas and would like to work towards my real estate license. I have 2 options available. 1) Attend classes in person (~$1,000) http://www.championsschool.com/real-estate-schoo...
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My company is currently making a big push into the Short Term Rental business in the Cleveland market. Thus far, our business has primarily been long term buy & holds in the lower income space. We're going to be h...