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I need some help with the salary range expectation I have after some research is realistic or not.
The background of this story is the following:
* My background is in Mechanical Engineering
* 7 years experience in...
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Hello, can I open a self directed 401k, fully fund it with a initial contribution then roll it into a new roth ira to have enough $ to start investing in realestate. TY
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The investment property business can often feel like an individual endeavor, but this could not be farther from the truth. Great investors rely on a trusted team. Set yourself apart from your competition by finding an...
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I am interested in potentially starting a benefit corporation but am unsure if it really makes sense to incorporate that way in this industry. I found a thread from about 8 years ago on the forums discussing benefit ...
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We have a short term rental that we are leasing for four months to a business who will use it for their employees who are coming and going throughout the lease term. They want a copy of my insurance certificate. The...
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I'm going to cut to the chase: a so-called "contractor" had his employees do some work in one of my rental units. The worker poured grout/mortar water into the tub. Needless to say, two weeks later when the tenants m...
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Hello all,I'm trying to figure out if as a homeowner (not a business/self-employed) I would have to 1099 or W2 someone who helps me rehab my primary residence. That someone would not be a contractor or family member, ...
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What are some initial and must ask questions everyone uses to gauge if a potential cleaner and handyman is the right fit? Do you perform a background screening on these potential employees? What contracts/documents do...
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Hello! I was hoping that anyone who self manages can share their current business plan - specifically if they have 100 + units. Does anyone employ a full time maintenance technician? Do you currently provide a vehicl...
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I'm trying to make sense of what I'm reading about deducting meals. It looks like I have to be on a business trip in order to take the deduction. Is that right? Here's my scenario:
I'm getting ready to take posses...