All Forum Posts by: Matt Robinson

Benjamin Franklin is noted as saying, “the only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Though not quoted as often, another notorious saying of Mr. Franklin’s was, “If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is WITH representation.”

So true.Whether it’s property taxes, sales taxes, income taxes or one of the other litany of taxes levied by federal, state, and local authorities…there doesn’t seem to be a single area of our lives that isn’t touched in some way by taxes. As we head into another filing season, many are anxiously awaiting their W-2s to arrive in the mail while 1040 preparers set up shop in the big box stores and tax software companies are ramping up their TV commercials.

As real estate investors, our taxes have always been a little different than standard fare, oftentimes requiring the expert advice of professional accountants and tax attorneys. This need for additional guidance has certainly NOT changed with the passage of the “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act,” the most sweeping tax reform since 1986 under President Ronald Reagan, as many of the rules regarding deductions and other housing-related tax issues have changed dramatically.

At this month’s chapter meeting of the Professional Investors Guild, we will be taking a deep dive into the GOP’s signature legislative achievement under President Trump, and will be breaking down exactly how it will affect investors of all levels of experience. Topics to be covered include:

— Tax Changes Specifically Affecting Homeowners, & How It Will Affect RESALE of Your Investment Properties

— The “Pass-Through” Entity Deduction & How it Applies to Your Investment Business

— Important Changes to Depreciation Schedules for Commercial AND Multi-Family

— Changes to 1031 Exchange Laws & Estate Taxes…

— & SO MUCH MORE!!!

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be in PANAMA CITY on Monday, February 19th at the . ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM.

Benjamin Franklin is noted as saying, “the only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Though not quoted as often, another notorious saying of Mr. Franklin’s was, “If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is WITH representation.”

So true.Whether it’s property taxes, sales taxes, income taxes or one of the other litany of taxes levied by federal, state, and local authorities…there doesn’t seem to be a single area of our lives that isn’t touched in some way by taxes. As we head into another filing season, many are anxiously awaiting their W-2s to arrive in the mail while 1040 preparers set up shop in the big box stores and tax software companies are ramping up their TV commercials.

As real estate investors, our taxes have always been a little different than standard fare, oftentimes requiring the expert advice of professional accountants and tax attorneys. This need for additional guidance has certainly NOT changed with the passage of the “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act,” the most sweeping tax reform since 1986 under President Ronald Reagan, as many of the rules regarding deductions and other housing-related tax issues have changed dramatically.

At this month’s chapter meeting of the Professional Investors Guild, we will be taking a deep dive into the GOP’s signature legislative achievement under President Trump, and will be breaking down exactly how it will affect investors of all levels of experience. Topics to be covered include:

— Tax Changes Specifically Affecting Homeowners, & How It Will Affect RESALE of Your Investment Properties

— The “Pass-Through” Entity Deduction & How it Applies to Your Investment Business

— Important Changes to Depreciation Schedules for Commercial AND Multi-Family

— Changes to 1031 Exchange Laws & Estate Taxes…

— & SO MUCH MORE!!!

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be on the ALABAMA GULF COAST on Thursday, February 15th at the , Room 201B. ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM.

Benjamin Franklin is noted as saying, “the only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Though not quoted as often, another notorious saying of Mr. Franklin’s was, “If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is WITH representation.”

So true. Whether it’s property taxes, sales taxes, income taxes or one of the other litany of taxes levied by federal, state, and local authorities…there doesn’t seem to be a single area of our lives that isn’t touched in some way by taxes. As we head into another filing season, many are anxiously awaiting their W-2s to arrive in the mail while 1040 preparers set up shop in the big box stores and tax software companies are ramping up their TV commercials.

As real estate investors, our taxes have always been a little different than standard fare, oftentimes requiring the expert advice of professional accountants and tax attorneys. This need for additional guidance has certainly NOT changed with the passage of the “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act,” the most sweeping tax reform since 1986 under President Ronald Reagan, as many of the rules regarding deductions and other housing-related tax issues have changed dramatically.

At this month’s chapter meeting of the Professional Investors Guild, we will be taking a deep dive into the GOP’s signature legislative achievement under President Trump, and will be breaking down exactly how it will affect investors of all levels of experience. Topics to be covered include:

— Tax Changes Specifically Affecting Homeowners, & How It Will Affect RESALE of Your Investment Properties

— The “Pass-Through” Entity Deduction & How it Applies to Your Investment Business

— Important Changes to Depreciation Schedules for Commercial AND Multi-Family

— Changes to 1031 Exchange Laws & Estate Taxes…

— & SO MUCH MORE!!!

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be in PENSACOLA on Tuesday, February 13th (Pensacola Bay Center). ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM.

Awesome, Bobby...I look forward to meeting you!

Are you an aspiring real estate investor or entrepreneur that is FINALLY ready to take massive action to see your financial goals fulfilled? Or, are you are a part-time investor who has tasted some success with a few real estate deals under your belt, but now you’re ready to really take it to the next level. Or, are you an experienced investor on the precipice of something BIG, and you’re convinced 2018 is the year you start to CRUSH it? If you said yes to any of those questions, then this month’s PIG meeting is for YOU! 

There is no truly no better vehicle for generating fast cash and building a lifetime of wealth than investing in real estate. Like so many others, I started buying houses nearly 15 years ago with no money, no credit, and no experience…and yet I have been involved in millions of dollars worth of real estate transactions. And yes…YOU can do it too! 

It’s time to shut out the naysayers and turkeys in your life, and let 2018 be the year you start soaring with the eagles, and take the next step to achieving financial freedom and living the life you’ve always wanted. Join us at this month’s PIG meeting, and let me show you the time-tested, PROVEN steps to success, not only in real estate, but in life. Let’s embark on a journey together this new year, and see what’s really possible! 

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be in PANAMA CITY on Monday, January 22nd at the Palms Conference Center. ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM.

Are you an aspiring real estate investor or entrepreneur that is FINALLY ready to take massive action to see your financial goals fulfilled? Or, are you are a part-time investor who has tasted some success with a few real estate deals under your belt, but now you’re ready to really take it to the next level. Or, are you an experienced investor on the precipice of something BIG, and you’re convinced 2018 is the year you start to CRUSH it? If you said yes to any of those questions, then this month’s PIG meeting is for YOU! 

There is no truly no better vehicle for generating fast cash and building a lifetime of wealth than investing in real estate. Like so many others, I started buying houses nearly 15 years ago with no money, no credit, and no experience…and yet I have been involved in millions of dollars worth of real estate transactions. And yes…YOU can do it too! 

It’s time to shut out the naysayers and turkeys in your life, and let 2018 be the year you start soaring with the eagles, and take the next step to achieving financial freedom and living the life you’ve always wanted. Join us at this month’s PIG meeting, and let me show you the time-tested, PROVEN steps to success, not only in real estate, but in life. Let’s embark on a journey together this new year, and see what’s really possible! 

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be in DESTIN/FWB on Tuesday, January 23rd at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM.

Are you an aspiring real estate investor or entrepreneur that is FINALLY ready to take massive action to see your financial goals fulfilled? Or, are you are a part-time investor who has tasted some success with a few real estate deals under your belt, but now you’re ready to really take it to the next level. Or, are you an experienced investor on the precipice of something BIG, and you’re convinced 2018 is the year you start to CRUSH it? If you said yes to any of those questions, then this month’s PIG meeting is for YOU! 

There is no truly no better vehicle for generating fast cash and building a lifetime of wealth than investing in real estate. Like so many others, I started buying houses nearly 15 years ago with no money, no credit, and no experience…and yet I have been involved in millions of dollars worth of real estate transactions. And yes…YOU can do it too! 

It’s time to shut out the naysayers and turkeys in your life, and let 2018 be the year you start soaring with the eagles, and take the next step to achieving financial freedom and living the life you’ve always wanted. Join us at this month’s PIG meeting, and let me show you the time-tested, PROVEN steps to success, not only in real estate, but in life. Let’s embark on a journey together this new year, and see what’s really possible! 

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be in PENSACOLA & ORLANDO on Tuesday, January 16th at the Pensacola Bay Center (Orlando TBD). ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM. 

Are you an aspiring real estate investor or entrepreneur that is FINALLY ready to take massive action to see your financial goals fulfilled? Or, are you are a part-time investor who has tasted some success with a few real estate deals under your belt, but now you’re ready to really take it to the next level. Or, are you an experienced investor on the precipice of something BIG, and you’re convinced 2018 is the year you start to CRUSH it? If you said yes to any of those questions, then this month’s PIG meeting is for YOU!

There is no truly no better vehicle for generating fast cash and building a lifetime of wealth than investing in real estate. Like so many others, I started buying houses nearly 15 years ago with no money, no credit, and no experience…and yet I have been involved in millions of dollars worth of real estate transactions. And yes…YOU can do it too! 

It’s time to shut out the naysayers and turkeys in your life, and let 2018 be the year you start soaring with the eagles, and take the next step to achieving financial freedom and living the life you’ve always wanted. Join us at this month’s PIG meeting, and let me show you the time-tested, PROVEN steps to success, not only in real estate, but in life. Let’s embark on a journey together this new year, and see what’s really possible! 

Grab your smart phones now, and mark your calendars for the workshop in your area! We’ll be on the ALABAMA GULF COAST on Thursday, January 11th at the Daphne Civic Center. ALL WORKSHOPS start promptly at 7 PM with networking and registration beginning at 6:30 PM. 

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WARNING: IF YOU MISS THIS WEBINAR, AND YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE HANDING OVER YOUR HOUSE KEYS, BANK ACCOUNT INFO, AND CHILDREN’S COLLEGE FUND TO A COMPLETE STRANGER. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE COULD COST YOU EVERYTHING!

ALL LOCATIONS: Online Webinar – December 14th @ 7 PM –

Ok, so perhaps that headline is a bit dramatic, but seriously…DO NOT make the mistake of missing this webinar because you (incorrectly) think it’s an unimportant or boring topic. Insurance essentials might not carry the same sexy-factor as “How to Make $50k+ on Your Next Flip in the Next 30 days,” but the second headline is EXACTLY what happened to me on a renovation…because I was properly insured!

Insurance is an underappreciated topic, and something you don’t spend much time thinking about…UNTIL YOU DESPERATELY NEED IT! On July 4th of 2013, I received a text message from my Realtor that my newest renovation property was engulfed in flames. It wasn’t exactly the “fire” works I was making plans to see that Independence Day. Thankfully the story has a happy ending, because it ended up being one of my most profitable deals to date. But, I didn’t know that at the time!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Don’t make the rookie mistakes that I had made for the preceding 10 years. I bought and sold properties on a regular basis, and mindlessly chose my insurance coverage, because I figured I’d never need it. Because of my lack of due diligence, the hours and days following my 4th of July incident were filled with fear and anxiety, as I nervously waited to hear what the payout from the insurance company would be.
Do yourself a HUGE favor, and set aside an hour of your evening on December 14th at 7 PM to join me for a no-holds-barred discussion on the “Insurance Essentials for Real Estate Investors.”

Some of the topics to be covered include:

–>> Asset Protection 101 – Using Insurance to Protect Your Wealth
–>>What is “Directors & Officers” Coverage…and Do you Need It?
–>>When Must You Rebuild to Current Codes, & Does Insurance Cover the Increased Cost?
–>>Do you Need an Umbrella Policy? If so, How much coverage?
–>>What is the difference between a vacancy policy and builder’s risk?
–>>The 4 Different Types of Dwelling Coverage – Do you even know what you have?
–>>What events are excluded from your policy? Are your out buildings or contents covered?

All of this (and so much more) will be covered on this free webinar, Thursday, December 14th at 7 PM. Get registered TODAY by clicking here, and feel free to forward this email on to all your friends and family who may benefit from the information.

You knew the answers...you were just looking for some validation from others, and so I'll give it to you.  You're right...start with wholesaling.  You've been out of the business for a little while, so take your time getting back into the swing of things before you start becoming personally responsible for more debt in the form of owner finance, subject-to, etc.  Wholesaling gives you the chance to analyze renovations and rentals, and get feedback from end buyers/investors without the risk.  You just came through a messy divorce situation, so don't jump into a bigger mess by taking on the risks and responsibilities of owning real estate until you're on a better, more secure financial foundation.  Create a marketing plan, deploy your capital to generate some motivated seller leads, wholesale a few deals and SAVE the money you make to create a war chest to go after bigger and better things.  You don't need a new truck or vacation right now...that will come later.  After you have a few bucks, you'll be able to more comfortably take on a rental property (or 2 or 10) with creative terms that don't need good credit, and you'll be working towards "mogul" status in no time.  Best of luck to you!