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Hey everyone, I'm very new to real estate and I'm wondering what are some ways to analyze my area? Often enough I hear on podcasts that you really need to know your area however, I have really dont know what that mea...
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BP, I read somewhere that I could claim my real estate education as a tax deduction, but my tax accountant told me that is not true. (By my understanding ) - He said RE education can only be claimed if you are alread...
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Hi,I am curious if I can use my current existing LLC to invest in REITs that are publicly traded?The reason is to have that money provide passive income instead of sitting in the bank.It is also a way for me to get in...
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Hello so I am 19 and I plan to begin investing in real estate development within a few years.. i have come to gain a good amount of knowldge reading forums online but I have a few questions... I will be developing in ...
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I’ve been real estate investing for over 15years, acquiring a large nest egg of net worth. The problem is we aren’t getting much cash flow from the portfolio for a variety of reasons and our rentals, flips, and short ...
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I'm about to buy a mixed use (commercial and residential) in an an Opportunity Zone in Missouri. One partner is selling off another piece of real estate, obtaining some notable gains, and 1031ing into this property. ...
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Piquing curiosity between Long Term Investing vs. Short Term Investing
Ever wonder about the difference between the benefits of short term vs long term properties? Balancing your investment portfolio is an ongoing ta...
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Hello!Set of facts:- Lived in a residential unit as a primary residence for a number of years.- Converted to rental and depreciated it for 2 years.- Sold in 2023.- Purchase price: $250k- Sale price: $350k- Depreciatio...
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Hey guys! Looking for advice on how to structure an offer if we pursue a business opportunity. We've never done any creative financing or seller financing up to this point. This would be a real estate and business pur...