Okay this is THE most important and slightly lengthy topic that confuses and baffles most, but fear not! For I shall attempt to simplify this topic as much as I can for those starting out to help in building a better ...
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Here is the standard answer to all legal and tax questions: it depends. In this case, it really does. We have to start by answering 3 critical questions:
What kind of real estate business?Did it actually start in 202...
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Now, I'm getting much more agressive. I'm tired of useless efforts that have no return (mail, am messages) I pursue and talk to anyone about the properties I have interest in..neighbors, lawyers, family... Live people...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Family, I am just now pursuing my interest in real estate investing and decided to check my credit score and whoa.... did I find some surprises! A lot of errors. Some thing untrue and some true. ...
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Hello BP!
I'm still a newbie dialing in my asset type to invest in but I can say with confidence after several months of intense learning I'm leaning towards non-residential commercial (likely NNN leases) or land + d...
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I will try to make this as short and sweet as possible. A little background to help you understand my current position.I left my full time job about a year and a half ago to pursue a masters degree. I am currently enr...
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So when I came across self directed IRAs it really intrigued me. I have a little bit of money in my IRA, but no real savings, and poor credit limiting my ability to get into the game without clearing that up a bit. I...
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Hi BP community! I'm looking for professional advice from an accountant or tax specialist on how to minimize capital gains tax on a somewhat complicated triplex deal that I purchased 2 years ago in Windsor, Ontario. H...
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I have eight active sf rentals. Six are c class and two are low B. Last month the b class tents both came through with full payments, but two of the six c class tenants could not pay due to Covid Layoffs. What are you...