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Is there a way for a seller and I to set up a land trust to hold the properties I want to purchase from him and he be able to avoid his capital gain tax?
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I have an opportunity to JV with the current owner on a 70-unit MF townhome complex in Georgia. The property was rehabbed over the last 18-months. History of ownership with the current owner...
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I have the opportunity to acquire a property from three heirs, one at a time, via quitclaim deed. This may be the only way to make the deal happen. If I did this, what would be the possible issues down the line con...
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Hello BP:
I am in the process of trying to streamline my book keeping process from my real estate investments. Thankfully my real estate investments have prospered over the past few years. I currently have 25 units a...
My brother's family owns a few very nice homes in a resort market that he rents out. The rentals are primarily during the summer season as that is when people visit the town. Of course, they are having a harder time w...
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Recently I have been purchasing a lot of land & turning them into payments for deed with pretty good success. Many of the clients that I buy land from have the mineral rights but I am having a hard time figuring o...
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Someone I know bought a property in the 70s to use as a second home. They did this and then turned it in to a rental, self-managed, after a number of years. They never took depreciation on the property for whatever re...
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I am planning to close on a duplex deal very soon as an out of state investor. The property is currently leased out till May of 2018. The PM company that initially managed them, also belonged to the seller and they do...
Kenya is one of the best destinations in Africa with low cost of living. Kenya has moderate tropical climate from the highlands to the beaches all the year round. Kenya has flexible policy for property ownership. Ther...
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Hi BP Community - I'm kicking off the home buying process and wanted to get thoughts on the best legal structure for both real estate and small business (e.g., laundry mat, self-storage, car wash) investment.