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Philip Wagschal From Managing Multi-Million Dollar Amazon Inventory to Transitioning Into Real Estate
5 September 2025 | 1 reply
My role has involved making strategic purchasing decisions, negotiating supplier terms, and managing large capital investments in a competitive environment.As the Amazon landscape has shifted toward large players with exclusive manufacturer access, I’ve been planning a transition into real estate finance — particularly hard money lending, In my role, I’ve:Managed multi-million dollar purchasing decisions, sourcing high-demand products and optimizing inventory strategies.Analyzed large sets of data to forecast profitability, manage cash flow, and minimize risk.Built strong relationships with suppliers, financial institutions, and logistics partners to drive operational efficiency.I’m confident that my financial acumen, data-driven approach, and experience in capital management can translate seamlessly into roles in real estate finance.I’m eager to connect with professionals in the field, and I’m particularly interested in opportunities related to:Hard money lending and underwritingReal estate investment analysisPortfolio managementIf you have any advice, mentorship, or know of any opportunities in real estate finance, I’d love to connect.
Terri P. Capital Gains & W2 income
5 September 2025 | 4 replies
Sounds like you’re navigating a big transition and doing a lot of things right already by planning ahead and speaking with a tax attorneyA few things to consider or ask about when you meet with themCapital Gains Exemption If this was your primary residence for 2 of the past 5 years you may qualify for the Section 121 exclusion which allows you to exclude up to 250K in gains if single or 500K if married filing jointlyCapital Gains Bracket You’re right to look at your taxable income including W2 wages and life insurance proceeds to see where you land The life insurance death benefit itself is generally not taxable but if any of it was interest income it might be Ask the attorney to confirm that partEstimated Taxes If you sell the house and owe tax you may need to make an estimated payment to avoid penalties especially if your W2 job didn’t withhold enough for the yearHealth Insurance and Marketplace Credits Since you’re planning to go on your partner’s plan this may not apply but if for any reason you do end up looking at Marketplace insurance your income level will impact subsidies Ask how your income mix affects thisNew Business Planning Talk about how startup costs might be deducted how to structure the business (LLC S corp etc) and whether making a clean break this year or early next year gives you any tax advantageRetirement Account Planning If you have any traditional retirement accounts and this is a low-income year you might consider a Roth conversion or some other strategy to optimize your tax bracketIt’s totally normal to feel nervous about a big change like this but you’re already doing the most important thing which is planning proactivelyHappy to talk more if you want help organizing the numbers or figuring out what to ask I work with a lot of people going through life and business transitions like this and it’s all about getting the right pieces in place ahead of time
Vincent Paventa Commercial Office/Flex Landlords - How are you finding tenants? - New Jersey
5 September 2025 | 1 reply
I knew office isn't 'booming' these days but I had a bit more optimism in the demand; as it's on a main road in a promising area/town, in a quality building, near a university, near a new commercial/residential development, within a populated wider general area. 
Makia Davila Airbnb Property Management Company Here To Make Your Life Easier
3 September 2025 | 2 replies
On top of that, I handle pricing optimization & guest communication.
Jack Young Upside down property that ended up not being great.
3 September 2025 | 9 replies
Each of these can effect revenue as it is important to achieve optimal Pricing (look to optimize the average daily rate (ADR) which is a function of rate and occupancy).
Verril Martinez How to balance Retirement Investing vs Saving for Real Estate
4 September 2025 | 8 replies
I'm 22 (just getting started with my investing journey) and I'm trying to figure out the most optimized way to allocate my funds, but I'm having a hard time balancing retirement investing with saving for real estate.
Becca F. Overleveraging, net worth, cash flow and headache factor
7 September 2025 | 160 replies
A lot and a lot of education in real estate has been wrong if not to say sub-optimal, hence the stress.
Daniel Tovar Newbie in Real Estate
2 September 2025 | 5 replies
Proactive tax planning helps you leverage deductions, choose optimal structures, and keep more of what you earn.
Dan Gandee DON'T SELL YOUR STR! Adjust Your Systems...
2 September 2025 | 12 replies
There are actual companies that are good with doing the listing optimization and everything in number two.
Zeni Kharel Tax considerations during home buying
3 September 2025 | 19 replies
By keeping these strategies in mind, you can optimize your tax situation during the home-buying process.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.