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18 February 2025 | 17 replies
We converted to a self-service model a few months after we took over, which has substantially reduced the workload.
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18 February 2025 | 7 replies
I'd look into sound reducing alternatives before you throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
Additionally, many states offer property tax exemptions, significantly reducing expenses.
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15 February 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Eli Ling: You are losing over $160 a month or $1,920 a year by keeping a tenant who can barely afford the reduced rent, and he complains even though you provide pest service.
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11 February 2025 | 31 replies
Yes, this is an unsexy option and it doesn't offer the same tax benefits, but you would benefit from reduced volatility (so long as you don't obsess over fluctuating stock prices), greater liquidity, stronger management teams and superior assets.
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12 February 2025 | 12 replies
While you likely won’t owe taxes due to the loss, filing is still required since the rental property is located in Missouri.Kansas (KS): As a Kansas resident, report the rental loss on your KS state return (KS-40) since Kansas taxes your worldwide income, including out-of-state rental activity.Tax Impact: The rental loss reduces your federal taxable income and may lower your overall state tax liability.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of GDP, achieve real GDP growth of 3%, and increase U.S. oil production by 3 million barrels a day by 2028.For real estate investors, these plans could mean major changes—and opportunities.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
We do not raise it to market rents, we keep it at lease 10% below to try and reduce turnover.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
This lesser-known strategy could help you save money and reduce your monthly payments without the hassle and cost of refinancing.
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13 February 2025 | 8 replies
In terms of the permitting process, an architect that can self certified drawings would reduce the wait time to receive the permit.