Let's say I live in California and make $255,000 of taxable income, from my advertising company. I want to buy a duplex with all cash that would start paying me $2,000 a month after all expenses have been paid (other ...
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Am finding the better cash flow is in the tougher neighborhoods and would appreciate thoughts on the matter.Stay away from the tougher areas?Am looking in the Newark,NJ Jersey City,Elizabeth areas.
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I recently just closed on my first investment property it is a up and down duplex! Unfortunately, I can hear when someone is walking around upstairs. The flooring in the upstairs unit is original hardwood and if I can...
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If you own commercial real estate property, you are probably well aware of how much property taxes can eat into your profits. Finding a professional that understands how to help you minimize your tax liability while a...
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Curious to know if anyone has used the auction platform Ten-X to acquire commercial properties. I believe the site used to be "auction.com" and they were bought out? Any feedback or user experience with the platform w...
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The general stigma that real estate investing is overwhelming is accurate. At least for those unwilling to invest their most valuable asset, time. I am a young newly developed entrepreneur with the divulging exciteme...
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Anyone use submetering for Water gas and electric in Denver?I have a triplex with 2 gas and electric meters. Quotes to add new meter and panel from excel are a lot not to mention Xcel and Denver permits are months be...
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I am new to RE and currently getting ready to jump in after studying through lots of podcasts, articles, books, etc. But (always a but, right?) I recently came across this 2010 video from Robert Kiyosaki - https://www...
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A cost segregation study was performed on this single family home in Iowa City, Iowa with a depreciable cost basis of $649,900. The property is 2 stories and 1,875 square feet and was constructed in 2024. The house in...
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BP Community!I own an 8-unit, class C multifamily building in coastal Virginia and am looking for a heating alternative that will allow me to decommission the central boiler. The units are currently separately metered...