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Hello,
I’m learning how to assess single family rental properties with the intent for long-term buy and hold. Despite my efforts to keep all the input data consistent, I’m getting different rates of return from vario...
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Looking at successful real estate investors, we can draw insights from some key figures:Sam ZellDonald Brenand Barbara Corcoran. Here's a breakdown of their tactics:1. Sam Zell: Known as the "Grave Dancer" for his abi...
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Hi,
If i want to buy REO's and possibly flip some while maybe renting and leese optioning others what is the best structure for forming a company? I will have parterns so is a limited partnerhship or LLC or S-corp b...
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Hi BiggerPockets community members,
Happy New Year! Do you currently work with an expert CPA who is helping you maximize tax breaks with your real estate investments? If so, would you mind sharing their contact infor...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $715,000
Cash invested: $297,000
Current Price: $830,000 (originally $950,000 on 4/13/2024, reduced by $120,000 in ...
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If we include investments in mortgage loans (trust deeds), real estate partnerships, REITs as well as direct property ownership, I’m at about 80%. I guess you can say I’m all in. While I do maintain a relatively mod...
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Does anyone know a good CPA in Orlando? I had lots of trouble last year with my local CPA as they were not aware of the many things that could be written off and had no further tax advice for me
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Hey All! After a lot of good advice on the forums, and a few subsequent in person discussions, I've just launched my first wholesaling campaign (500 letters, Chicago market). I know this is all a numbers game so I wan...
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Real estate has long been the foundation of lasting wealth, proven by historical and modern moguls alike. John Jacob Astor, America’s first multimillionaire, built his fortune by acquiring vast tracts of Manhattan. Ev...
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