New member looking for tax advice on first RE deal.Looking to offset taxable income of my current business income while investing in a rental property. Found a deal on a Duplex that owner is offering owner financing.A...
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So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip. This will be for my excellent service as a lan...
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Hello All! I'm thrilled to learn more and meet new people in the BP community! Seems like a stand up group we got here! I'm from the Bay Area in Northern California. My business partner/best friend @Chris Music and...
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I've read most real estate books on the forums here but have decided I am more interested in bigger commercial real estate (50+ unit apartment buildings). Anyone out there recommend any good commercial real estate/ap...
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Hey BP,Hope all is well!I realize you all are very busy and you have a lot on your plate. Your time is your most valuable asset you have and I respect that. I wanted to personally reach out in hopes that someone would...
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One of the biggest arguments I see around cost segregation studies is the issue of depreciation recapture upon the sale of the property. Do the benefits of the cost segregation study outweigh the cost of recapture? As...
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Would you consider college to be essential when going into a field such as real estate?
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Austin was recently deemed one of the top "boomtowns" in the country based on a study by CoWorking Cafe ranking America's "boomtowns" based on population growth, GDP, employment rates, and other economic factorsFort W...
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Hello!I have been a broker in another state for over 12 years and I am gearing up to take the NC State Portion Exam. Can anyone suggest a course that is geared specifically for the NC State portion only? I was very ...
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Good Morning BP,Can anyone recommend some Creative Finance courses? My two business partners and I are located in Atlanta and we are looking to expand into the creative finance game. We want to learn seller finance, ...