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Real Estate Investing Tax Advice with Brandyn Cox
I wanted to take some time to emphasize some very important aspects of investing in real estate. Some may already know this, some may be confused by this and others may not even know about the topics I’ll discuss. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Exclude sale of home 2) Unrecaptured §1250 Gains 3) Active participation for…
4 min read5 Great Tips for Investing in International Real Estate
Why Should You Invest in International Real Estate? There are many reasons why you would want to stick to a familiar real estate market. Investing in your state or country is a good way to keep your assets close to you so you can manage them easily. What’s more, is that you’re able to learn…
4 min readHow to Achieve Success in Real Estate (Steps 1-3)
Top 3 Ways to Achieve Success in Real Estate In my opinion, to get good at something, you have to become obsessed. I’m talking the Michael Phelps or Tom Bradys of the world. They did not just have a distant inkling to swim or play football. I think everyone will agree with me that both…
5 min readHow to Interview a Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking for your forever home – choosing a real estate agent is an extremely important step in the home buying process. Having a personable, communicative, patient agent can make or break your experience. Interviewing agents can help you narrow down who will be the best fit for you.
3 min readEverything You Need to Know About the VA Construction Loan
Understanding the VA Construction Loan Are you frustrated with the inventory of homes currently available on the market? Are you wishing you could put your custom touch instead of buying someone else’s style? This is where the VA Construction Loan can help! The VA Construction Loan gives borrowers the option to build their ideal home…
5 min read5 Pro Tips for Rookie Landlords
So, someone has convinced you to self-manage your rental properties. Glad you found me. I will not try to persuade you that managing your properties is a bad idea, but I hope that after you read this article, you will fully grasp how much work it is getting started. Feel free to learn from my…
6 min readMarket Focus: A Rising Tide: Economic Growth and the Port of Savannah
Economic Growth of the Savannah Real Estate Market The perpetual bears among us have been forecasting an imminent recession and corresponding crash in the housing market since about 2015. Those bears have missed out on considerable asset appreciation since then, but eventually, the bears have got to be right — right? No, at least not…
6 min readMember Success Spotlight: Real Estate Investing at Any Age
Can You Start Real Estate Investing at Any Age? Every so often I get the question, “How did you get your start in real estate?” The start for me was when I was very young, I then let it idle, and started again 30 years later. In the beginning, my mom separated from my father…
5 min readHow Rental Real Estate Can Pay for Your Child’s College Tuition
Going to college is extremely expensive these days. In general, having children is an expensive 18+ years. It is something my wife and I are about to face with complete joy and overwhelming anxiety. Once senior year rolls around, most parents have to figure out a way to pay a massive college tuition bill, not…
5 min readUsing Solar Leasing for Passive Income
How to use Solar Leasing to Create Passive Income? From 2013-2016, I worked at a factory called Kleer-Fax. During the second half of my tenure, I was the National Sales Manager (sometimes called Chief Marketing Officer). While seeking out ways to increase sales with current customers and getting new ones, I also found other money.
6 min readHow to Use a TSP to Invest in Real Estate
TSP to Invest in Real Estate: Military members are accustomed to significant challenges. Combat tours, deployments, and frequent transfers are a few of the difficulties they face frequently. Because of this stress, many military members experience significant struggles when it comes to getting ahead financially. Possibly one of the greatest benefits to U.S. government or…
5 min readHow to Avoid Common House Hacking Mistakes
What is House Hacking? House hacking is a tried and true real estate investment strategy that is a great option for anyone starting in real estate investing. Generally, it is when an owner lives in a unit or bedroom of an investment property and has renters in the other units or bedrooms. The best part…
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