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A common question I see on the forums relates to where we are in the real estate cycle and whether or not now is a good time to invest. You should absolutely keep looking to buy, but do it eyes wide open with a full u...
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Our group has been syndicating deals one by one with much success. However, I’ve been noticing many experienced (more than a decade) doing deals via a fund model with multiple assets. Anybody on BP have experience or ...
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I’m planning on house hacking and considering short term renting out rooms. However, I’m nervous doing this bc I know some people dislike the idea of living near a STR. I don’t anticipate noise / disturbance issues, b...
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We just rehabbed a foreclosed SFH and listed it for lease or lease/purchase. I got a call from a group that places mentally challenged girls with a caretaker. They have a house 30 miles out of town with 3 girls whic...
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I recently bought a home in the western suburbs of Chicago and realized during the last heavy rain I have some drainage issues. I'm having water pool next to the foundation wall of the home and noticed that the...
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I have over $150k in 3 retirement accounts from work (2 x 401k , 1x 403b)Can anyone in the BP Family recommend a great SDIRA? I’m located in NY (Long Island) and would be great if it’s local but not necessary.Thanks ...
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Hello, Have you used Upwork to get your taxes done? Tax preparation is complex, but TurboTax Software really takes the guessing out of it. Especially, after reading Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide - Stephen Fishm...
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This is my first post. I want to learn about how to invest RE thru SDIRA. I understand I need to set up a checkbook SDIRA. Hoping anyone who has gone thru this process gives me a hand and get me started. Spec...
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One aspect of real estate that people don’t always appreciate fully is the favorable tax treatment that real estate investors enjoy.Investors who care only about an investment’s returns miss the very real benefits of ...