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Self-employment taxes are imposed on self-employment income in lieu of Social Security and Medicare taxes that an employee would typically have withheld from their paycheck. It is calculated on the net income that an ...
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Maybe everyone already knows this, but I've discovered you can get really good deals at Aaron's or Rent-a-Center. When they repossess an appliance it's under 2 years old and they sell it for dirt cheap cash. I just go...
Hey all, I am planning to start a small coffee shop in my city. I am a big fan of espresso. So, I thought why not sell it. There is great happiness associated with doing a business that you like. But the thing is, I a...
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If you're looking at a neighborhood shopping center with a major grocery anchor, how much in-line space is considered ideal?Also, let's say you have a major grocery store, but also have a very popular restaurant, such...
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Disclaimer: I'm a first time poster so please bear with me.I'm a Michigander moving to Savannah Georgia (well, Richmond Hill) late this summer (2020). I've only been cranking on my real estate investment education for...
Hey everyone, just wanted to ask a question about getting started as a real estate agent. I’m really wanting to be an agent and have for a long time and finally t just started my 75 hours license course. I wanted to g...
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Thinking of renting a room in my primary residence. Could anybody share some tips/pointers. What extra precautions should be taken before hand?
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My first Airbnb stay was in San Francisco in 2012. Right then I knew this concept had legs - it's awesome for reducing your PERSONAL EXPENSES. However back then, it wasn't my first choice for a path to exceeding a lan...
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As a management company in Portland, Oregon, we get contacted by our network of real estate brokers that refer property owners to us for property management services. In return we give the broker's a referral fee. I w...
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What's going on everybody!
I'm brand new to this site and the real estate game as a whole. I'm looking for advice on a direction to get started in the buy/hold game. My goal is to eventually have between 3...