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8 April 2024 | 4 replies
The average American is a consumer in almost every aspect of their life.
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8 April 2024 | 2 replies
Aya Shata, an esteemed assistant professor at UNLV’s Journalism and Media Studies, views AI not as a specter of fear, but rather as a gateway to boundless opportunities.
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7 April 2024 | 6 replies
Nothing special about the construction aspect, just the zoning and regulatory part of them....Start calling Licensed builders, maybe find a younger , newer guy and give him a chance on an easier project.....
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8 April 2024 | 8 replies
Although these items are eligible for tax deductions, I overlooked this aspect when filing my taxes last year.Now that it's 2024, I'm wondering if it's possible to file an amended return to potentially recoup some money from the IRS.
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8 April 2024 | 12 replies
It's a great technique, just be sur eyou are taught how to handle all aspects of it.
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10 April 2024 | 70 replies
I am also a fan of the strategy of taking the equity out of a deal, of course, this is the only way to achieve a quick growth of the portfolio.Also, don't minimize the fiscal aspect of the point: cashing out the equity from a deal means not only you have the money back and cash flows with infinite percentage return, but also that the money you have got is tax free.
7 April 2024 | 14 replies
I have done things with attorneys, CPAs, stock brokers, insurance brokers and others successful in business.General business knowledge, understanding of financing requirements, knowing property valuations, maturity in personal financial matters to give general advice, understanding of the foreclosure process, legal aspects as to liability in leading someone into financial matters, fully understanding fraud issues and the differences in a general matter where fraud might be applied as generally thought of and what may constitute bank fraud causing or even attempting to cause a loss to an insured bank having different standards.
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8 April 2024 | 35 replies
yes, this product is good if there're two aspect on top of it :1. asset is appreciating faster than mortgage rate , and second2. you plan to sell the asset quickly , like in year 2 or 3.
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8 April 2024 | 21 replies
I believe, aside from house hacking, a LTR as your first investment is a great option since it will teach you many different aspects but not deal with the headaches of a STR.
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6 April 2024 | 2 replies
If they are insuring the property in its current state, it's likely that a new buyer will also be able to obtain insurance without trouble.As for the mortgage aspect, the key factor will be ensuring that the house, including the patio "room" and its roof, meets all local building codes and standards.