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I am a passive real estate investor (no full time job) and own a few rental properties tru my LLCs. I just noticed that I pay Self Employment Tax on the total amount of net income? My return is prepared by my CPA. Is ...
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Hello all! 25 Yo from SoCal. Been researching for the last couple weeks and just got pre approved with my friend who is a lender for up to 600k purchase price on an investment property loan with 20% down. Ideally thou...
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I am a complete beginner for real estate investing, but I have lots of interest in starting my path to financial freedom. I current work with my Father who also wants to invest in real estate and we have thought of th...
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Hello All.I am buying 2 unit investment property. I am reviewing my HUD statement and last 9 months taxes, security deposit for both sides, and prorated rent is in 200 section and is being applied to the loan which I ...
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Hey all,I wanted to get everybodys opinion on my situation. I want to take the hardest step in the real estate investor world; BUY MY FIRST PROPERTY.I wanted to ask is there any benefits of completing a flip under an ...
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CONTEXTI need to regrade the area around my foundation per my inspector's report. (fortunately this was the biggest issue he found) I got estimates from local KC landscapers. Some estimates included a french drain an...
Hi all,
Firstly, I would like to ask if anyone has a good real estate attorney reference in California?
Second, can someone help me understand costs around forming an LLC out of state while I live in California. I k...
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I am pursuing my goal to be a land investor, and so far I feel good about having bought a number of lots at a good price. There is still a lot I have to learn, so my question is going to be as basic as it gets. I nee...
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I have two rentals along with primary residence. Now the rental income is increasing my tax burden as an income. Any strategies i can use to reduce this rental income? Should buying another property would help? Any po...