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Happy sunday everyone,Im currently in Chicago and looking to connect and build relationships with other real estate investors in the area. What are some strategies and methods that have worked for you guys to find and...
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So I keep hearing on different podcasts about the benefits of cost segregation and bonus depreciation for real estate investors. I just listened to a podcast that had an owner of a Cost Segregation company, and he sa...
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Hello, and thanks in advance for reading!I am a real estate investor in Central Texas, and have thus far been a Sole Proprietor come tax season. We are starting a new family business constructing, and selling Spec hom...
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I was wondering what books everybody has read that they found helpful.. I have read Flip: Rick Villani and Clay Davis, Millionaire Real Estate Investor: Gary Keller, Flipping Houses For Dummies. I have also taken ...
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Had a tenant evicted last week and he owes over $1k. We have a court order for him to pay but I was curious if I'd ever see my cash. Hes changed jobs 4 times in 7 months so I see wage garnishment highly unlikely. Will...
I own a rental condo in Montgomery County, Maryland, which I rented out with no problems three times previously. The apartment is in good condition, with lots of nifty upgrades (new cabinets, closet organizers, etc...
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Let's say I'm driving upon the highway and I see a nice plot of land that looks like a good spot to build a new home. How would I go about purchasing that plot of land? In most instances would that land be unavailable...
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Ours turned out to be a bunch of thieves.
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Just wanted to learn more about different tax strategies that people use for real estate. I know a little, but I could definitely stand to learn more on the subject.
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I live in Toronto and I've found 2 houses 3 houses apart from each other, but at a $300K price differential. Is the less expensive one a deal? How can I find out?