This is the June 2019 set of news clippings that I've collected and send to our investors - I hope you find it useful.Our little company doesn't usually look to make the local news, but we've broken ground on our two ...
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If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?
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My seller clients just closed on their side-by-side duplex here in Whitewater, WI. In my area, I've noticed A LOT of investors (including potential buyers on this transaction) that won't even consider university/stude...
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Hello everyone! Does anyone have any advise working with hard money lenders? Looking to do the Brrrr Strategy.Thanks,
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If one portfolio manager forecasts a return of 20% on a real estate investment and another one forecasts a return of 15%, which one is the better choice?Answer: It depends on several factors. With hundreds of real es...
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Hello BP Nation!
U.S. News and World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, recently named Fort Myers as the #1 place to retire in 2020! (Fort Myers ranked #2 last year.) U.S. News completed ...
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I have cash sitting in a tax deferred IRA account. I am looking for alternative tax strategies to use in investing these funds for real estate investing. I realize by taking a cash distribution it would be considere...
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Hey Guys!
So I bought a 3 family in Feb. this year for $550k. I just refied and it appraised for $650k (Def. got a deal on it... it was off market!). It is still below market rents, but we are working up the cash flo...
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I have known about self direct IRA but not Self Directed 401K and 'Checkbook' IRAs. I wanted to take control of my personal debt and let my IRA benefit from the loan but still maintain tax preference.What circustances...
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I have a question about out of state investing. What do you look at regarding investing out of your market driving distance wise? Obviously the numbers on the deal have to make sense and get a good PM but regarding ...