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Hello everyone, I need some help with my taxes. I own an owner-occupied duplex in Philadelphia, and each unit is equally 800 square feet. I want to make sure I'm doing everything right before I submit my taxes.
Here...
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Hi BiggerPockets! I'm new to the site and to RE investing, but have been reading everything I can get my hands on. I'd love to get some opinions on what I'm thinking.I bought a 2br/1.5ba townhouse (~1000 sf) when I ...
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My Start in Real Estate
46 years ago I decided to switch “careers” and left international banking and became a licensed real estate broker. I was interested in commercial and investment property, so joined a mid size...
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Hey, I'm Sam Phillips
Just started my journey into real estate investing. The last place I've lived in the US was Phoenix AZ. Now I live overseas. Want to get into real estate liens and deeds to build a life of fina...
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I own an exclusive easement to get to my property (which is an island, or an enclave since it's not surrounded by water) this easement is the driveway from the highway to my land. It goes through about 350 feet long,...
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Are you planning on attending the Louisville Show January 18-19-20 in Louisville, Kentucky? If not, why not?The Louisville Show is open to all community owners and retailers for free and is the largest industry gather...
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I have a duplex that I am trying to buy for $125,000. I will be using traditional financing for the purchase. The seller wants me to give him 10% down and sign a contract. This is the first time I have run into a de...
Do you invest exclusively in your home state or nationwide? What do you look for in a commercial property? National credit tenants or independent tenants? How do you go about learning about a company/business when opt...
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So, how much does it cost to hire a real estate agent, and the second question I have is can someone sell their home without a real estate agent? Is it a wise decision?
What are the types of things they would have t...
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Hey BP Nation,
I have a duplex that is adjacent to University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and when I move out of my unit, I would like to consider renting to multiple students instead of a traditional tenant. Is this wi...