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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
It takes a lot of practice and sucks in the beginning, but if you stick with it long enough and keep improving it will be worth it
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I ran the numbers and looks like a good deal (7% cap rate, 5% ROI, and ROI will improve as the years go by).
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
From a tax perspective, you'll want to take what you paid for the property plus calculate the improvements you made to the property during your time of ownership.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
No improvements needed that could drive up values (and your equity)?
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can add different ways to reach out to improve your conversion for owners you are hitting or you can increase the amount you are sending.
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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
While automation and calculators can certainly improve efficiency and reduce human error, they can’t replace the judgment gained through repetition and real-world experience.
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
No one can answer that because we don't know what market you are in and what your list price is versus the actual value, as well as the scale of the town.When something hasn't sold in 50 days, it's overpriced.
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7 February 2025 | 23 replies
Working with a mortgage broker that specializes in DSCR loans will help you find better rates and programs such as lower DSCR ratios such as a DSCR 1 ratio for better terms versus needing a 1.2 or 1.25 DSCR ratio (more on that below).
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
.• Proven Systems & Oversight:Establishing robust systems for tracking leads, follow-ups, and conversion rates can provide a clear picture of what’s working—and where improvements are needed.I’ve been monitoring agencies like REVA Global and Steller Staff and know that many investors have seen success by using professionally managed teams.