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27 January 2025 | 18 replies
It's laborious, messy - but it was far less damaging/challenging than the photos found on the internet...even with plastered walls.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Generally, a loss can only be claimed in the tax year when the investment becomes completely worthless or when there is a final determination that no further value will be recovered.If the REIT has officially liquidated, been declared insolvent, or issued a final report confirming that no additional distributions will be made, you may be able to claim the loss on your 2024 tax return.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
It as definitely a way to limit showing and determine if people meet those minimum requirements prior to a show.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
You may want to pay an appraiser to determine the value at the time of inheritence.
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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
The 50% rule - in my opinion- is used solely as a quick back of napkin calculation to determine if it is worthwhile to do more investigating of a property.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
Use the information you have and determine what they can afford.
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I would get together with your realtor, have them tour your property and then run comps to see what the value add would be, then simply pencil it out to determine the return.
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20 January 2025 | 0 replies
This move is such a great example of what determination, solid planning, and truly listening to investors’ needs can achieve.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Does anybody have insight on how we can reach higher rents or how the rent value is determined?
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Determine Your BudgetSet a Realistic Budget: Consider the cost of tuition, living expenses, and your financial situation.Mortgage vs.