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Hi All,Is there any way to structure a private lending arrangement so that income is considered passive (by IRS standards) and can offset accumulated schedule E losses? Perhaps as a syndication or credit fund?
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Can a property improvement under $2500 be written off in the year it occurs, even if the expense happens before a renter is put into the property?In the old tax system, my understanding was that home repair expenses c...
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Hello everyone,I just passed my real estate license exam and in a process of looking for a sponsoring broker in Orange County, CA area. I would like to know if I should be going for large brand name or small boutique ...
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I am curious if any of you use property websites and if you find them to be effective? Does it really make you stand out as an agent? Do you find them to help or create more of a burden?
I am asking because I am in...
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Currently have 1 4-plex and I'm looking to expand my portfolio this year. I recently got divorced and he kept the primary residence. As a now single person with no mortgage deduction, a 6 figure income and only gettin...
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Hi everyone,
I'm still in the research phase of my BRRR strategy and just getting estimates to see if I understand the numbers. My main issue that I come across a lot is that I never know how to estimate rehab cost, ...
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Is your credit score affected significantly- If you have multiple properties, you own them in an LLC and are the required to provide a personal guaranty? Just hoping to BRRR as many small multi (2-4 units) properties ...
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Good afternoon BP, I hope you're all doing great!! Okay so I found this possible deal here in Elizabeth NJ. Multi with 2 units and finished basement, 3 separate electric meters. Also two car garage and drive for 2 car...
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The house next door to mine is currently rented to my sister in-law. The owner informed her of intend to put the house on the market at the end of her lease in 3 months. We intended to buy the house using a self-direc...
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Can someone help me with this? I am buying a condo but it supposedly has a lien attached. The statement say principle balance 0. Loan 59k supposable corporate advance that’s what they told heir. Corp doesn’t exist an...