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Hi. My name is Mike Kohan, I'm a husband and father, a career helicopter pilot and now real estate investor. I started investing in real estate 5 years ago with a lease/option purchase close to home for a tenant, wh...
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hi y'allI'm free!!! My passive income from real estate more than meets my monthly expenses!!!What a unreal feeling!!Leaving my well paying job was final hurdle for the equation of new richAutomatic income , time, and ...
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Hello BP!So after reading Set For Life, I am finally past the $25,000 threshold and between the $50,000 - $100,000 threshold. One question I can't answer for myself and can't seem to find any real good substance is: S...
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This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...
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Hey everybody, I've gotten myself into a heck of a pickle and I'd like to share this (hopefully brief) account to solicit advice and warn others of potential flood zone pitfalls. I bought my first rental 10 years ago ...
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Hi everyone!
The reason of this post if for advice. I would like to make first step and make a deal, but I will deploy on Jan 2024. I like to know if is wise to wait and keep developing knowledge about real state or...
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Much knowledge being dropped by the top tier investors and savy beginners on here.Much respect. As a an upcoming real estate agent in Houston, Texas, does anyone know the ins and outs of wholesaling while being licens...
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Hi Guys, I am a property investor from Melbourne (sort of), Victoria, Australia. I have properties in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and I have recently started looking at the U.S market. I listen to a lot of audioboo...
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Is it advisable to visit a potential investment area or is it ok to buy without visiting the area?