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How can I create a tax structure that minimizes tax burden as a SEI? Is this even possible?
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I would like to start by saying this is not my first rodeo but this is the first time I am faced with these circumstances. I have flipped houses before, with and without partners for the short term. Had a LLC and ...
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Words of wisdom in case this every happens to you:1. Before you file your insurance claim, contact a Public Insurance AdjusterNot only will you get a higher claim paid for damages, but they will help you determine da...
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Hello all, I'm trying to figure out the opportunity cost of doing a 1031 vs. Taking the tax hit in order to have more liquid capital to invest. I'm getting a wide range of estimates as a novice and would really apprec...
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Passive Activity Loss Rules
If you are a real estate investor that doesn’t qualify for REPS status (discussed in #5 below), understanding the Passive Activity Loss rules is crucial. Passive activity losses are those ...
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Hi all. Just getting started looking for my first deal. I've done some hard money lending in the past and been perusing the market for a flip or rental.I just found a posting on a WF foreclosure auction and I need a l...
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Hi All,I've begun buying RE properties with my business partner, but I really don't know what to do with my "Stash" of RE Investing funds that I save as I'm waiting for it to accumulate enough for another down payment...
This is probably going to be the depends-on-the-situation kind of question, but here it is. I just moved to a new area (small town) and started looking for BRRRR deals, made couple offers already but no success yet. ...
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Hello BP community,
I wanted to share a "not so great" experience with you and see how you would handle it. I am a newer investor and purchased my second unit at foreclosure over 18 months ago. Without going into gre...
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Take a look at this graph:What do you see?What RECENT "buy" opportunities do you see in the overall market?When do you think it was more difficult to find a "deal" on real estate, in 2011 or 2019? How about today?It's...