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Hey everyone!
I am looking into purchasing a self-storage unit from my in-laws. They're in the golden years and don't want to deal with it anymore.
I was coming to the forums here because I need advice! :-)
The ...
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This may seem rather elementary to some but I wanted to offer this to anyone who may be wondering what they are doing wrong or when things will take off for them?
I started in Real Estate Investing in 1999 and knew v...
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Hey guys!I am currently in a 5 year accounting program but real estate is the career path I have chosen. I have many tools to my advantage right now and I am pretty sure within time I should know what I am doing well ...
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So I am brand new to the game. And when I say brand new I might still have the tag. Just started listening to the Bigger pockets podcast this week. Wanted to learn about Real Eatate so I got my license and just jumped...
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Hello BP! Nice to meet you all. Instead of talking about myself, forget about me, I'd rather ask some questions and learn more about you. Let's connect! Either with an email or below, let me know what you're look...
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I need a new roof on one of my commercial investment properties. Can I expense the roof or do I need to depreciate it? My CPA says I have to depreciate it over 39 years but another CPA told me I can expense it.
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Hi. I currently do all my real estate investing through my Self-Directed IRA LLC. Consequently, I don't need to report my income since it all goes back into the IRA. Up until now, I've been investing on my own, but...
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My husband's W-2 income is projected to be more then 150k. I've heard that it's not possible to take passive loss in that case. I am not employed currently and heard I can qualify as RE professional if certain amount...
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I have been hearing and learning more about Self Directed IRAs. My CPA suggested I look into a ROBS account, (Roll Over for Business Startups) but I have to form a C Corp in order to do that. I currently have an LLC.I...
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Hello. I've had dreams of opening my own reunion/corporate retreat ranch for most of my life and I've finally found the perfect place:
It's perfect because the sellers are having an unfortunate family feud - but the...