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Hello, I was curious if it would be beneficial for me to make efforts to qualify as a real estate professional for tax purposes. I am currently a stay at home dad but have the option to return to work at my previous p...
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Hello All,My family and I recently purchased and renovated a house in Birmingham, Al using the Fannie Mae Homestyle loan. I have to say this is an amazing loan, and have been very pleased with how smoothly everything ...
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I live in Austin Texas, where houses are flying off the builders shelf, and people go on a waitlist to build houses. The builders seem to raise their prices every 1-2 week. The market is HOT.I'm currently on a waitlis...
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Hi all,
I'm looking into lenders who offer HELOCs on rental properties. I have heard PenFed is the only national lender. I have also heard that an alternative method is to reach out to local lenders.
Has anyon...
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Recently separated from the military and relocated to Tampa. Wondering if there are any fellow veterans out there with experience in real estate that wouldn't mind sharing some insight and advice on how they went from...
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CEO steals the money? Your investment in a syndication 100% at risk?CrowdStreet, a real estate investment platform, was hit with a SEC news report claiming that $63 million in customer cash went missing. The funds wer...
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Hi all,I am a young doctor going through training in Boston and learning about real estate investing. I will be looking to invest future incomes in real estate. I don't plan on cutting back in the clinic and would lov...
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Seeking advice on purchasing a 9-unit building! Interested in strategies, financing options, and any valuable insights from those experienced in real estate. Your input is greatly appreciated!
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About a year ago I moved out of my primary residence and began renting it, which means I have 2 more years to sell and avoid capital gains taxes. The house is in Old East Dallas, about 100 years old, in a non-protect...
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hey BP fam. Quick question. I'm in Alabama and have no capital or good credit. I've been trying to do assignments to build start up money. Someone told me that I should pay off the taxes of a property and get start...