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30 December 2024 | 14 replies
Some additional details needed:1.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
I was building a new laundromat in the best retail area of our town when our job site got its tools and copper robbed for the second time.
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3 February 2025 | 31 replies
I think this site may be geared a bit more toward the avid investor, rather that the weekend warrior type of investors with regular, RE carriersOn the other hand, for myself, watching the RE market is enjoyable for me.I have always attended open houses just to be nosey or nerdy, whichever you prefer.
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2 January 2025 | 14 replies
Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
Additionally, don’t overlook the opportunity cost of pulling money from your 401k—those funds could have been compounding in the market.I’d also suggest stress testing your ROI by running scenarios with higher expenses or lower rents to see how resilient the investment is.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
Also, are you trying to avoid one with an ice maker--potential here for additional maintenance if any issues arise.I've had Whirlpool, Samsung, Frigidaire in properties without any issues.Make sure you're aware of what the manufacturer warranty covers things such as parts, labor, and compressor.
20 December 2024 | 4 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
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26 December 2024 | 1 reply
Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.
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3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Further, he can extend his “grace” period a further 30 days by paying us an additional $50k.So far, we’ve collected two $50,000 payments in the last i0 days plus the $36,000, or $136,000.
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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
.- Additionally, you can track income and expenses consistently using software or spreadsheets.If you track everything, you could show a loss and use that to offset other earned income (such as a W2) which will net you a bigger refund.