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Hi There,Just wondering if there is an advantage or difference between filing taxes using a Schedule E vs using a Schedule C. Could someone please help clarify?Thank you in advance for all your help!Rich
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Should I incorporate before buying first property?
I am just getting started in real estate investing. I am reaching out for advice on what to do with my money while I am saving up to buy my first property. Currently, I have most of it invested in a Vanguard S&P 5...
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I own a fully paid off mixed-use property which is leased out at market rate. Recently, the vacant property next door went up for sale.
It’s in an opportunity zone with favorable zoning. And I’d expect owning two adj...
For those who own homes in older neighborhoods, particularly ones with single-family homes, how often do you have interactions with the other property owners in the neighborhood? Have you ever found it helpful to your...
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My name is Jacob and I am in the US Air Force. I am likely to be stationed at Ft Bragg in the next 3-4 months. I recently sold a property management company that also owned three houses in San Antonio, TX and am looki...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,085,000
Purchased a group of 4 cabins on about 4 acres in Pigeon Forge for $1.085M with the intention to fli...
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What is the standard protocol for paying contractors when doing work on your property? I am a new investor and beginning my first larger scale project. The contractor is requesting 40% pay at the start of the project ...
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I am getting started with viewing commercial properties with leases and I wanted to know what to ask the landlord agent and what to look for in the lease as well as what to look for when it comes to damages and constr...
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Hello BP Community!I am looking to convert my captive IRA (i.e., only allows me to invest in stock/bonds) to a self-directed IRA, so I can use those funds to purchase properties. Does anyone out there have any recomme...