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Hello BP. I want to join a Real Estate Investors Association in Florida. I live in Germany, but want to invest in Jacksonville and/or Miami. Is there anybody that is a member of these REIAs? Do you recommend joining m...
My plan is to start my own business, and then use that trade (either electrician,plumbing, HVAC, construction) to morph into my real estate investing.So heres my plan: I'm good at sales... I was going to partner with...
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Hi there, I am rehabbing a property and adding a new bedroom in an unfinished basement. I need to draw up plans for the work to obtain the permit needed for the work. I have not drawn plans before. Any suggestions on ...
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Starting a flip and am trying to figure out what my permit costs will be. I figure first I will need to know what exactly I would need a permit for. I will be taking a trip down to the permit office, but I thought I...
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2018 is comming up fast and Washington is debating a tax reform bill. I have not heard anything local from Milwaukee or Wisconsin State level, but I would be curious to hear comments on the proposed tax bill on a fede...
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Hello BP,After months of reading, asking questions, and posting on the forums I'm trying desperately to get involved! HGTV just doesn't cut it! I'm not sure if this is the traditional approach to finding a mentor, but...
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HelloI am a New Zealand citizen, currently living and working in Hong Kong. I am looking to invest in rental property and the Hong Kong market does not appeal to me. Therefore I would like to invest back in New Zeal...
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We have been investing in real estate for over 20 years but always buy and hold. We are selling on our first flip and I have another house under contract. I would like to file a 1031 Exchange to differ capital gains. ...
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Can somebody explain all the tax disadvantages for a house flipper? What's the best approach for a first timer? Buy and quickly sell the property after renovations or hold it and sell it after some time to save money ...
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Have a Solo 401k that owns a couple of rental properties. Now rehabbing a new property I intend to flip, but discovered the UBIT tax issue. Several references discuss how holding for over a year avoids UBIT. One refer...