At what point is it determined, in the eyes of the IRS, how to tax a flip? For example, if we buy a property with or without the intent of renting it out, and after rehab we place a tenant in the unit, can we sell it ...
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Hi everyone! I have a family member who inherited a portfolio of houses in the bay area. They are all located in the southern peninsula within 1 neighborhood. This is great! The not great is that they are rented for a...
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This is my first post! I’ve been enjoying listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts for a while and read a couple Bigger Pockets intro books to real-estate/house-hacking. I am trying to house hack a 4 unit mu...
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I am looking to start investing in section 8. I have a few long term rentals in Minneapolis and looking to find the right city to start in. I was getting locked in to start in Cleveland when the agent I was work...
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I’m a broker here in Central Florida and am curious to hear opinions on what makes a great STR real estate agent? Is it local knowledge about any given area? Experience in selling short term rentals? Connections to ve...
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So I don't think it's any secret that things are starting to get more competitive in our markets. It's been next to impossible to find a deal on the MLS lately and then when I do, I'm competing with 20, 30, sometimes ...
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