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Deborah Wodell Is MLS Flipping Unethical or Smart Business?
18 November 2025 | 7 replies
Does their lobbying prop up the entire RE industry?
Cesar Smith Real Estate Pros: What’s Your Go-To Resource for Mastering the Industry?
4 November 2025 | 12 replies

Hey everyone! For those of you experienced in real estate — do you have a go-to “real estate bible” or comprehensive resource that you recommend? Something that really ties together the essentials — investing principl...

Mike Eichler You Need to Start Taking Advantage of Cost Segregation In Your STR Business
6 November 2025 | 2 replies
That means more of your cash stays in your business, not the IRS’s pocket.For many buyers in this market the ability to offset income and reinvest tax savings is a major advantage — and it strengthens your underwriting.Since STRs have strong appeal (friends & family groups, weekend escapes, high-end amenities) the sooner you position it as a business, the better your financial outcome.Your Step-By-Step Playbook for Cost SegregationHere’s a practical checklist to make cost segregation work for you in an STR:Buy/underwrite with tax strategy in mind: When you evaluate a property, include cost segregation as part of your operating model (not just nightly rate and occupancy).Engage a cost segregation specialist: You’ll want a qualified provider who understands STRs (they’ll allocate assets into proper shorter lives, document everything).Structure operations for “business” treatment: Track participation (guest communication, property maintenance, marketing) to lean into non-passive income treatment.Conduct the study early: Ideally in the year you take service (purchase or major renovation) so you front‐load benefits.Keep detailed records: Invoices, improvement costs, design/furnishing upgrades, hours spent managing.
Paxton Ballard Introducing Myself to the Forum
17 November 2025 | 4 replies
Welcome Paxton.The real estate industry offers a wealth of opportunities.
Stuart Udis Tight Hospitality Lending & Landlord Negotiation Leverage
22 November 2025 | 5 replies
Over a $360,000 dollar increase from what I had underwritten.Seeing this as an industry-wide issue, I reached out to an attorney who focuses his practice on representing landlords in restaurant lease negotiations.
Kresimir Lastric Tokenized Fractional Ownership of an Iconic Tadao Ando Malibu Property
17 November 2025 | 14 replies
And as a result the title insurance industry, the brokerage industry and the investment industry will radically change.
Anne Connor Help Me Choose Between Two Chicago House Hacks
25 November 2025 | 11 replies
Jefferson Park giving you stronger lender treatment, all above-grade units, and a cleaner path to buy again in 18–24 months is a meaningful advantage.That said, don’t force it.
Steve Lillie Scam alert regarding MALCOLM POINTON
13 November 2025 | 1 reply
It is primarily for this reason that I have been subjected to such horrible treatment by Mike, Steve and Karen.The following statements are true and correct regarding CALM’S relationship with Mike, Steve and Karen:Neither of these people contributed any funds to the organization as a “loan”.
Isaac Karanikos Looking for advice
14 November 2025 | 13 replies
I'm looking for advice on ways to be able to earn an income while also gaining experience in the real estate industry.
Stuart Udis Tax Treatment For Land Entitlement Strategy
10 October 2025 | 6 replies
Tax treatment has such a significant impact.