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1 February 2025 | 21 replies
Read my book, Brandon's book, or Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO and learn how to proactively manage your property well.
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3 February 2025 | 12 replies
You could also reward staff for lease renewals, positive guest reviews, and reducing unnecessary expenses.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
But I’d also buy the $200 5 year warranty.My last/only stackable I bought last year was LG, the combined towers to try to reduce noise, increase ease of use, and presents higher end look.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
However, vacancy means covering 100% of the expenses.Multifamily properties almost always generate higher cash flow due to multiple income streams, which also reduces the risk of vacancies.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you plan to live in an RV, renting out both homes could reduce living expenses, but make sure you’re set up for remote property management, possibly with a property manager.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Selling at FMV avoids the gift tax but provides your child with a higher tax basis, reducing their future capital gains liability.A better strategy for selling below FMV is to sell the house at FMV on an installment note, then forgive interest and principal annually up to the gift tax exclusion amount.
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
Start small with strategies like house hacking, leveraging your hands-on skills for value-add properties, and building a strong team or network to reduce risks.
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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Raul VelazquezCongrats on deciding to do something proactive to create a better future for yourself!