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Wondering if anyone knows the answer to this tax question
We have a multi unit (8 properties). If I were to convert one of the units to a short term rental (Airbnb)… does this qualify me into material participation s...
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Is it better to do a short term rental or long term rental in Gainesville, GA near Lake Lainer? I am from NJ and want to invest near Lake Lainer but I’m not sure whether to do a long term or short term rental. Any a...
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Hello everyone,I've been deliberating whether to purchase a vacation home, with the intention to run it as a short term rental preferably within 2-5 hours from Los Angeles where I live. I can not identify a vacation ...
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Hello, I am starting on my real estate investing journey. My goal is to buy a multi-family unit and house hack in Houston, Texas. I am trying to decide between renting out the remaining units short-term vs long-term a...
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Hi Everyone,I would like to get everyone's insight as I'm evaluating two different options in the October time frame that involve upgrading our primary house to a larger house that better suits our needs. Let me know ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $415,000
Cash invested: $97,000
4-unit house purchased using commercial lending at 7.86% int for $415k with ...
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I turn 40 soon and want to go into real estate full time....sooner than later. The good news is I have a nice paying job....the bad news is that it is a JOB. I plan to start the process of becoming a Realtor and the...
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I’ve always wanted to know what are the benefits from buying and holding real estate. Of course you have your monthly passive income. Butbwhat are some significant tax benefits, returns you can benefit from yearly bes...
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Piquing curiosity between Long Term Investing vs. Short Term Investing
Ever wonder about the difference between the benefits of short term vs long term properties? Balancing your investment portfolio is an ongoing ta...
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Small-city short term rental owners/managers, what has been your experience?I've got a cute, historic home centrally located in Jackson, TN, within 5-10 min of the hospital, universities, downtown, and shopping/restau...