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My name is Nic, and I am a veteran realtor with a passion for helping people find their dream homes. I have served in the military, deploying to Afghanistan in 2013-2014, and have sinc...
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I'm based in CA but have three out of state rentals in TX. I've been doing my personal taxes using turbo tax for the past 12 years. Since I have rentals now, thinking of getting a good CPA. What's the typical fee CPA ...
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I'm looking to buy and hold in a lower middle class neighborhood, but I know there are a few that are very bad. I think Sunrise and Indian Creek are two, but I was wondering where else is a no-go. I'm definitely wil...
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California's real estate market, particularly in tech hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, is experiencing a transformative phase, driven by groundbreaking technological advancements. This article gives...
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Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm looking to connect with experienced individuals
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Does anyone have a template for a Florida Construction Contract? A contractor is going to do work for me on a property, which requires draws, so I need a solid contract to start with. The contract he gave me doesn't l...
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Would anyone know the tax rules in regards to a "Step up in Basis" pertaining to a Land Trust. We have a person who passed away and created a Land Trust. In the Land Trust he made himself as one of the beneficiary an...
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I'm starting a real-estate investment company and was wondering if anyone has worked with a lawyer to jump through all the hoops to start investing/working legally in Philadelphia, and to just help me know the best wa...
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Hello all, first post here. My wife and I have been talking about investing in real estate for some time now, and have had an unique opportunity arise over the last week. We live in very rural area, but we are also ar...
I bought a STR in 2021 and bought one of those real estate tax education packages that included a referral to a CPA that was supposed to be an expert in the strategies used (For an upgraded package of $600). I engaged...