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HelloI'm interested in purchasing a small multi (2-4) for my first investment. I plan to occupy for a couple years as I save for the next purchase. I was wondering if there are any state or federal Downpayment assista...
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Hello BP crew! I am a new and enthusiastic investor, looking to make my first acquisition this year amongst the covid-19 outbreak. I am focusing my energy on purchasing an investment property pre-foreclosure, since ma...
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Hello all, my name is Jesse. I am a university student based off San Diego and wanted to begin my real estate investment journey out-of-state for obvious reasons. Would you guy’s suggest getting an LLC to buy my first...
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Have a buyer who wants to buy a home in CO, but lives in CA. She plans to rent out part of the time, but also stay there part of the the time. Can she claim this as her primary residence if she is renting in the state...
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Curious to hear people’s first note stories. If you JVed how’d you find your first deal?
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I’m sure many of you have heard of a cost segregation study. It is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return...
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Hey BPer's,I was just looking into accountants and i came across EA agents and CPA. I believe both are accountants and offer up general accountant functions BUT I believe the EA agents is more up to date on state law...
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Hi Folks!
I am considering a partnership with a young construction worker I trust. He would take out the loan on a multi-family and I would provide the funds for closing and reno as he lives there for 2 years. Has...
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My husband and I are dipping our toes into rental real estate by renting out the family home that we've been in for over 22 years.We own the home outright. With 22 years of appreciation, we would be just under the li...
Thanks for reading! My dilemma is whether it makes sense to use a self-directed IRA (check book control) for the following deal:Purchase price $117,000My current IRA (not yet rolled into a self directed account) if $...