The retailer previously announced plans to shut up to 315 locations.Big Lots joins several other retailers, like LL Flooring and 99 Cents Only, in filing for bankruptcy as the industry grapples with inflation and changing consumer habits.

Major repairs and/or replacement should be anticipated - this could be in 20 years or 6 months, remaining life is indeterminable.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports declines of 6.5% in back-to-school spending and 7.9% for back-to-college, with shoppers focusing on frugal choices amid rising inflation concerns and an upcoming presidential election.During the pandemic, families spent more on school supplies and remote learning gear, but priorities have shifted to travel, dining, and entertainment.

I understand that I can not use any prior losses (whatever remains after the offset of the capital gain of selling 3 homes) to offset W-2 this year.

She is currently late on rent for the month August and still owes a remaining balance of $100 from the previous month.

Over the long haul in my market I expect rents to rise in line with inflation which I expect to be in the 1-3% range per year.

In PA this does not go to an overage fund or surplus proceeds fund.. instead.. in an upset sale any amount bid over the minimum starting bid in the Upset Sale will be applied to liens against the property in order of position… since the min bid includes all municipal, back taxes and county liens.. then would it be correct to stated that this extra 10k would go toward the remaining Morgage amount (if applicable) IRS liens, cigarette and sales tax liens etc..? 

However, due to very, very high cost of living in Silicon Valley, and difficulty buying a reasonably sized home, and given I will remain in Bay Area long term most likely (family all here), also need a property appreciation strategy to some extent, too.

Appreciation on a $100k single family home in a C-D class midwestern neighborhood will not keep up with the rate of inflation.

Cold-calling is all but a dead-art, but the principles remain.