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Anita Z. Real Estate Investor Tax write-offs
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.
Taylor McClure I’ve heard of buying pre-foreclosures, anyone have experience?
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hi, pre foreclosure in all of its permutations, before the bank sends Notice of Default (NOD) or efter which is state even county dependant but often starts a 4 week clock till the trustee auction are the 2nd most difficult deal scenario and IMHO only experienced investors should bother, the 1st most difficult deal scenario are bidding at the court house steps on lord only knows what is being auctioned off sometimes even 2nd mortgages, you need to do so much home work to attempt to reduce your risk at the court house steps...Pre foreclosure no one talks about these issues, always about the nice sounding stuff like "motivated seller" get a good deal etc etc both are usually not the case.- 95% of folks in pre or post NOD want to stay in their house, keep their house inspite of them 100% will loose the house at the auction. 
Sebastian Nadal Looking to House Hack in Chicago for the first time
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
Zillow has an easy application for them to fill out. it come back with a credit score and background info. 
Daniel Borgenicht Investing in a condo as a long term rental
13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?
Chris Hertig Tenant Living in Garage/Shop!
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
The violation - depending on your state - will provide a 'cure period' before eviction proceedings would begin. 
Joe Au Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
11 January 2025 | 420 replies
The content is not proprietary - it's freely available on the web, but the presentation is my private property (my research, copyrighted IP). 
Jorge Abreu 📅 Critical Dates: Timing is Everything
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Missing these dates can have dire consequences.Schedule third-party inspections early and submit lender applications promptly.
Jon D. Relocation / selling vs investment?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
We are thinking of adding more in the future depending on the relocation plans.Buying a new property in Seattle will mean a new mortgage for 30 years and very likely incur a high DTI with high monthly payments.
Michael Elliott STR's in Kissimmee, FL
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Depending on the resort the 7/9 bedroom was in, yes, it will generally perform better than a 4 bedroom in any reputable resort, including solara. 
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
I typically get multiple applications at my first open house charging top of market price.