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Laura Smith LLC? Tax advantages? Write offs?
30 August 2017 | 29 replies

So I understand that having an LLC is beneficial but I have no idea where to start learning about the benefits and how it works. Any suggestions on business finance books or online classes (preferably free) so I can s...

Greg Friedman Hiring a property manager vs doing it myself
20 August 2024 | 21 replies

Hi everyone, this is my very first post on the forum. My wife and I live just outside of the Boston area and are thinking very strongly about renting out our primary residence and moving abroad. I’m wondering if it is...

Dominic Richardson Best Markets (City,State) for Rental Properties
11 May 2024 | 38 replies

I am sure this has been asked over and over again, but what are the best city, states for rental properties (single family and multi family)? What city, states have you been successful? What city, states do you avoid? 

Lan Bak Pure DST vs. DST-721 UPREITs
7 March 2024 | 35 replies

Looking to get out of the active landlord business and exploring pure DST vs. 721 Exchange.
From my limited reading, a DST-721 Exchange seems to be a better option except it is a one-way door (no exchange back to DST...

Ryan Esslinger CPA or Real Estate Agent, Career life choice
21 July 2023 | 36 replies

I'm stuck between two life choices: 1. Become a CPA2. Become a Real Estate AgentThe complication: I have always wanted to get into real estate investing. My parents own apartments and for the last couple of years I ha...

Dan N. Why do people use LLC for "buy & hold" rentals that have mortgages?
17 July 2023 | 87 replies

I am confused on this topic and I would like some input. I am going to acquire a few long-term rentals over the next few years. All properties will be acquired with a mortgage. Initially, I was sure I was going to cre...

Hank Olken Ethics Around Reducing Tax Liability
16 December 2021 | 68 replies

Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...

Account Closed Seller Fiancing as a retirement strategy
8 June 2010 | 53 replies

Quite often I hear people talk of seller financing as more of a last ditch resort when disposing of property that one might not be able to sell any other way. I'm sure that many of you have come across these kind of ...

Brian Garrett Why do investors choose LLC's over S-Corp's?
19 December 2021 | 46 replies

I always see discussions where investors ask about creating an LLC for their business.How come people never discuss S-Corps? Are they not common in the World of REI?I currently own several S-Corps in other industries...