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Bought a house (our first) we’re not happy with and plan to sell before 2 years of ownership. The market is hot so we might make a profit.
How do I calculate the actual capital gains profit?
When I calculate taxes...
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Does anybody know what the best legal structure for liability protection and tax benefits under the new tax code?I'm under the impression an s or c-corp may be better than an LLC right now because of the lower tax rate.
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I'm starting a real-estate investment company and was wondering if anyone has worked with a lawyer to jump through all the hoops to start investing/working legally in Philadelphia, and to just help me know the best wa...
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Do I need any sort of license or anything to manage my own properties? What if I was to hire someone to help me? Any tips on how to screen the tenants? What are the biggest pitfalls I should look out for?
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I've been on here for about a month, doing my research and learning as much as I can. I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger, and figure it's probably time to talk to a lawyer to make sure I'm doing everything lega...
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Hello i am a doctor who wants to use cost segregation/bonus depreciation on my 9 rental houses, my home maker wife wants to meet the 750hr test to obtain real estate professional status and material participation. Is ...
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Greetings, I’m Maurice, a property marketer, manager, and real estate enthusiast ba...
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I served my tenant a notice to quit and she is very upset and sent me a nasty text said I humiliated her in front of her kids and neighbors…. She already owed me $4300. She pretty much refuses to move in 14 days unle...
I am trying to rifle through the messy process of requesting a variance to or re-zoning a current Residential duplex to a triplex in the city of denver. Lawyer Fees seem outrageous to even get someone on a phone to ta...
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I'm wondering what specific questions I should ask when interviewing an attorney who might become part of my team.
Currently, I am targeting homes that I can either wholesale to a rehabber or "subject to" to a buye...