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I'm working on a deal that is a cash buy where I'm working with a partner. He happens to be my brother, but it isn't really too relevant to the story. I'm just curious how everyone structures their partnerships and wh...
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When you are just starting a new business, the first few months are critical. You only get one chance at a first impression, and in the early days of your role as business owner, every contact counts. In the real esta...
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I have SFR on Lake Livingston outside of Huntsville, TX. This would be a great lake house to just enjoy for us and any family. I was looking on the short term rental sites and see a few rentals in the area. Anyone hav...
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Hello all! My husband and I are considering buying a property in Rockford, IL. I am wary of Rockford in general due to crime and low (if any) appreciation, but like the numbers we are seeing as far as returns on mid-t...
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Hey everyone, I am curious to see what are the main challenges you face or have faced when dealing with contractors?
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Hello everyone, I just crunched some numbers and I would like to know what you guys think. For this deal I plan on getting an fha loan so I will live in one side and rent the other. The first report reflects me stayin...
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I have a question for which I could not find a complete answer here or via Google: does an SD IRA allow building a house (using a builder) that is intended as an investment? E.g. will be sold after it's ready.
I und...
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Hi, this is my first time posting. I have a tax question. My husband and I got lucky with our first property. We bought a home for $120k with the contingency that the woman who lived there could stay (divorce, but the...
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Hey all, getting everything in order to purchase my first STR. Any ideas/strategies to use that help get bookings quickly after purchasing. Hoping to not sit on a place and have it unoccupied for awhile after initial ...
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I’ve had experience with real estate investing in the past, but now I’m planning to dive into fix & flip projects. Even though I know the numbers well from my previous experience, I’m sure there are some unique ch...