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Hello, as a new real estate agent, I am looking to get my first listing and I’m wondering if I incentive the transaction, is that a good idea/place to start?For example, if I offer like $1K back.I am trying to get at...
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Hi There, I am somewhat of a newbie who has had a bunch of things happen in the past year outside of my normal 9-5 here in Portland. Two properties now in my name, one being rented, and I'm earning real estate commiss...
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Hello BP community,i found a potential buy with dilapidated multi-family property which used to be hotel or resort and zoned for commercial use. Its on the lake and got couple of different size buildings which in tota...
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Hi, had posted this as a reply but better suited as it's own I think. Hoping someone is up for the intellectual challenge of this situation...I'd like to sell my 2 unit residential duplex (in my name) and 1031 into a ...
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Seeking clarity and expert advice per the following quandaries...* Buy a franchise or a turnkey business?* Ideally, non-location specific as I prefer to be nomadic...* So perhaps purchase an online business?* I curren...
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I'm unclear on this and have not found a definitive answer through google searches. The IRS allows you to buy real estate with your IRA, with some very specific rules for doing this. However there is one rule which ...
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Hello everyone. I was wondering if BP or experienced members here have a recommended company/vendor/type or set of firms that can help me structure my assets and businesses. Things are getting well beyond my skillsets...
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Hi everyone,I was an agent for a while and left to take a job I couldn't refuse as a Business Analyst. I'm sick of sitting behind a desk and want to get back into real estate full time. I have a huge contact list an...
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Hello, I had a question about being seen as a real estate professional for tax purposes. If I'm "House Hacking" my primary residence does that count as hours towards my 750 per year?
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Hey Guys! New to the BP website but I've been a long time listener of the podcast. Just recently moved to the Tampa area and starting my real estate journey with my girlfriend. We purchased a single family home toge...