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Steve Londeau Stocks - Big mistakes you've made?
13 January 2009 | 15 replies

Ha! I'm NOT a stock investor. I gave it a shot, and well, let's just say I should stick to real estate!!

Bought a little ADR - "SAY" Just google it, and laugh at my misfortune. Basically, the Indian version of Enron...

Daniel Hornsby Vacant lots and what to look for...
20 March 2014 | 23 replies

I recently came into contact with a sweet little old lady who called me from a yellow letter I sent her. She mentioned she had 2 parcels of vacant land side by side that she was considering selling. A total lot size o...

Kwambe H. Underwater Rental Property - Hold or Fold?
22 May 2014 | 18 replies

Hello BP! Several years ago, a 22 year old me (and my wife) with a baby on the way decided to purchase our first property (with little to no money OR real estate experience). We purchased this home mid 2006. Fast f...

Account Closed Can you do a 1031 exchange of a personal residence (trick question)?
15 May 2011 | 21 replies

When you read section 1031 it is very clear that personal property is not included in this type of exchange. Homeowners that qualify though can take the section 121 exchange.

There are circumstances though that a 10...

Alfredo Cardenas Reps Status (via wife) & Material Participation to offset W-2
7 October 2024 | 20 replies

Hello, Anyone has experience using REPS status via their wife or husband to offset W-2?  MY 2024 W-2 will be more than $300K and this year (2024) I married a real state agent. I have been reading a lot and educating m...

Cory B. Raising $: Sell the house? Cash-out Re-fi? Or HELOC?
30 August 2019 | 45 replies

I’m just getting started. Step one is to raise some capitol.I’ve got a small house in Seattle that has gained some equity over the last 5 years. Purchased it for $150,000. Interest rate is 3.25%, 30 yr fixed. Currentl...

Matthew Kelley Having a heart in business sucks sometimes
15 December 2019 | 13 replies

I’m sure a similar question has been posed in the past but I’m struggling with this. I feel I know the answer is simple but having a heart sucks in business sometimes..I’ve been renting to a gentleman who is a single ...

Joel Oh Write off luxury car under STRs?
7 February 2024 | 34 replies

Hey guys, thinking about purchasing a car this year and wondering if it is possible to write off a luxury car for their STR expenses.My tax advisor said that I will need to prove this car was used for the business.I k...

Michael Plaks DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies

Yes, this is an angry kind of post. I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. You want a sample of this ...

Nathan Gesner Small Landlords are choosing to sell
1 April 2021 | 132 replies

More Landlords are choosing to sell, and I can't blame them.https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/2...