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7 February 2025 | 40 replies
At one point, the borrower reached out directly and from then on I saw no reason to keep dealing with Safeguard.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Sometimes you can bring to life an old cabinet simply by painting it, putting new hardware on, and maybe updating a light fixture in the room that shines brighter, and not yellow.
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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
The president has zero impact on underwriting guidelines and zero direct control of interest rates. in fact the fed has no direct control of long term rates that effect mortgage rates.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
I’m actively working on agent outreach and direct-to-seller approaches and would love to collaborate or learn more about your investing criteria.This community has been such a tremendous resource for me, and I’m eager to give back by helping others find great opportunities in Columbus.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
My area for example has to have certain signage and an emergency shut off button located directly by the hot tub.
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26 January 2025 | 48 replies
I stick with the main OTAs and have added GVR since I believe that one could materialize but trying to get direct bookings is also difficult.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
He did a good job but looking back on it now I think I could've done alot better with more insight and direction How did you finance this deal?
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4 February 2025 | 13 replies
This allows you to report the rental income and expenses directly on Schedule E of your joint tax return, simplifying your tax filing process.