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Hello,Depreciation is touted as one of the big benefits of buying investment real estate (rentals) . I am not able to understand the benefit of taking depreciation on a rental property. On one hand IRS rules force you...
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Today's topic is a springboard off of @Lisa Phillips a Phillips Phillips Phillips excellent blog series, episode 2 on incorporating.
We will be doing business in NY and, with the advice of our attorn...
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All,
I'm 18 years old and have a passion to learn and grow in the real estate investment industry. The questions I have for the forum today are many and am just looking for guidance from anyone willing to give it!
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Happy Friday BP, There's been an unbelievable ordeal going on with a close personal friend of mine that I don't ever want to happen to you. I think this will help you TREMENDOUSLY in your quest for wealth and financi...
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Who would you recommend as a real estate attorney to form a series LLC in Texas? I heard Texas has very good laws.Also, all attorneys would say I must name the LLC myself, they cannot name it for me. What are some t...
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So far i have completed 8 flips, 5 of which are sold, 3 of which are currently listed for sale, and 1 new flip currently under renovation. For the first 8 houses, i ran the jobs as the general contractor during the re...