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I think it's probably better to hold real estate in an LLC than in my personal name. Reason being is that I'm not a US citizen and I do not live in the US. I have so many questions though.1) Can anyone tell me more ab...
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I'm a broker and property manager in Sacramento with 100+ Airbnb properties in my portfolio. Today I had a new situation and obviously can't advise on tax/legal matters, but hoping to get some insight from the communi...
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Hello All,My name is Josh Simmons. For 20 years I have been in the oil & gas drilling industry. 3 years ago, I became a drilling consultant and started my own business. I am currently contracted to a large majo...
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Hi,My wife and I are relatively new to the RE investment space. I primarily work is as an Asset Manager/Analyst for a Healthcare REIT (3+ years) and have been studying/analyzing single/multi family, STR, MTR and loose...
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Hey fellow real estate investors!!I'm new to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few years but just now joining the community. Disappointed I didn't get online and get active earlier!! I love how m...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets community! Should I set up a DBA as a sole proprietor and open a separate business bank account for paying my mortgage and all property-related expenses?
I am in-contract for a multi-unit proper...
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Hi BP,How can I prove that I am paying my kids for painting work for my rental properties? I think it will help to write off for tax. Right? But not sure how without official invoices.
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Hey everyone,
House hacker here looking for some legal direction with taxes.
I live in one of two small multi family properties that I own. I get a veterans tax exemption on my homestead. I would like to group bot...
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Hello BP Forums.
I am a new investor and WILL get started investing in US real estate from Canada in February. I have almost everything lined up, a couple agents, a property management company, lender (just one so fa...
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Hi Everyone,I am curious what others have done for partnerships, specifically one where the equity invested is 50/50 and the one partner does all the buying, managing, etc.. What is the right deal structure for someth...