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This post was prompted by a discussion of a specific STR-related tax strategy on another thread. But the concepts apply across a wide range of topics, so I'm posting my TED talk separately.
1. The annual nature of ta...
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The door opening for more rental owners to get into the year round business travel industry.I'm testing my theory using Airbnb and HomeAway platforms, then I'm going to use LinkedIn for direct recruitment.Currently I'...
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Good Morning Bigger Pockets Forum, My name is C.J. Sandino and I am looking to take the first step in my real estate investment journey this weekend during a trip to Seattle, Washington. I am from the San Francisco Ba...
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Just came across the article below. The Cheesecake Factory Tells Landlords Across the Country It Won’t Be Able to Pay Rent on April 1. Will commercial real estate be drastically effected? What are your thoughts. https...
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Hey everyone. Has anyone used any air bnb arbitrage companies for their rentals instead of furnishing and managing yourself?
I have a property I'm almost done flipping in Lakeland, FL. It's about an hour away from m...
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I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...
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Welcome to my weekly skeptical investor forum, right here on BP! A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. From one real estate investor to another.
Today We’re Talkin:
- Th...
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This will be my first time finding a Section 8 tenant for a property I recently purchased in Kansas City (MO), and I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips or tactics that I could use to ensure I get a clean, no-drama t...
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I am new to cold calling - can definitely use tips from the pros on BPWent driving for dollars and got list of a bunch of vacant houses that are in very distressed conditionGot the owners informationCall the property ...
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Even though my unit is considered a condo, it is a 2-story townhome with a basement. I was single 8 years ago when I purchased this home with excellent credit and had more than 50% to put as a down payment (my mor...