Real estate investors are constantly seeking strategies to maximize returns and defer capital gains taxes. The 1031 exchange, a provision in the U.S. tax code, has emerged as a powerful tool for achieving both objecti...
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I noticed the Chicago market has changed quite a lot since I started back in 2018. I have seen interest rates change from four to two to seven percent from 2018 to 2023. One thing that did really well during this time...
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It seems I am the first to post for this region. I'd like to thank Brandon Turner for his successful efforts in establishing a community for would-be and aspiring real estate investors. I'm looking forward to discussi...
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Hi everyone!I currently am working as an engineer, and have a strong interest in real estate investing. I am currently living very close to Philadelphia in New Jersey, and would like to purchase a home (potentially a...
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Greetings! Currently only investing in stocks and mutual funds but eager to learn more about investing in small commercial properties. I would like to own a property that I can pass down to my family for long-term inc...
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So it seems that the state of Indiana went and passed a law which may or may not allow certain businesses to discriminate against others based upon religious belief. Multitudes of Businesses have come out against the...
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1) Would anyone in the Charlotte area be willing to share their STR revenue and occupancy last year? Ideally for a 3 bed 2 bath home. I've reviewed some resources and Airbnb, but it would be hugely helpful to see some...
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I'm currently an owner of a 1 bedroom condo in the SF Bay Area, California that has performed okay on AirBNB and on the private market.
I've got about $120k cash saved up (I know, not much, but thought it wouldn't hu...
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I'm buying my first property in Pennsylvania and am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good self storage inspector in the Allentown area. Also, what are typical closing fees? The agent sent me a bill that ...
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Hey BP*Sacramento and Bay Area Market* I recently had a conversation with a buy-n-hold investor about his rental properties. To my surprise, he prefers month to month agreements over a typically stable 6 month or year...