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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
So, we obtain a full credit report and review collections, chargeoffs, age of credit accounts, active accounts, etc. to build an overall credit evaluation.Public RecordsWe also obtain data from national databases about evictions, convictions and sex-offender histories.
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14 November 2024 | 5 replies
Good morning from the east coast, actively looking for a good SMS platform?
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13 November 2024 | 1 reply
And in fairness, not worth doing if you're not making more than that anyway.If he does something like this and it exceeds the SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity) limit he would lose his disability right?
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18 November 2024 | 13 replies
If you are going to be active, and have high conviction in a project with a clearly defined entry/exit strategy then using a HELOC is one of the better sources of capital.But, I continue to have my stance that, on average, folks who use a HELOC to fund the down payment for long-term investments will eventually find themselves in a situation where their portfolios drain their personal financial situations, rather than fueling them.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
The 500-hour rule means spending at least 500 hours actively managing your rental property, which could include things like tenant communication, maintenance, and bookkeeping.You can also group multiple properties together as one “activity” to make reaching the hours easier.
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14 November 2024 | 8 replies
I like my agent, she is very active and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
If you are pursing that path then one spouse alone must meet both tests.Qualifying hours for the 750 include time spent working on the business activities mentioned above.Again, more than 50% of your time means this is way more than a hobby.
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13 November 2024 | 2 replies
We are not actively looking to make a deal on the property, well at least not now.
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14 November 2024 | 30 replies
Clean, friendly, activity rich and lots of employment driving growth as far as I found.
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13 November 2024 | 11 replies
I'd been hoping to not "go overboard" since it's just an owner-occupied house hack in a SFH so it sounds like I *could* keep things simple.This isn't so much about the software but I saw you're active in LA; did you find that the templatized leases via KeyCheck/Rocket Lawyer suited your MTRs?