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29 January 2025 | 1 reply
It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Managing self-employment income requires tracking eligible deductions like business expenses, home office use, and retirement contributions.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
One of the biggest challenges for everyone involved is being on the same page about the actual time required for maintenance.DIY landlords rarely properly track their time when it comes to property management in general - tracking their true time invested in maintenance is where they perform the worst.Investors that hire PMCs are rarely any better at understanding the true amount of time maintenance takes.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you have equity and decent credit, a conventional Fannie Mae HomeStyle (or the Freddie Mac version) would likely be the better option instead of an FHA 203k loan (which will require a 3rd party HUD consultant to oversee the deal in addition to having the contractor involved).
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I actually like them because the homeowners' association (HOA) usually covers most of the insurance, and there is very little maintenance required.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Every job I see requires 3+ years of experience and knowledge of multiple different programs.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
Alternatively, platforms like Twilio provide excellent customization but might require more technical setup for Podio.
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31 January 2025 | 4 replies
In this study, new construction is defined as a habitable structure requiring load-bearing features and MEP utilities (mechanical, electrical & plumbing)Below shows which cities have had the most activity:Question: Do you see activity increasing for the rest of Q1?
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
If the water bill is $100 a month, increase the price by 20% (or whatever you decide is fair) to compensate you for the time required to split and bill and to cover additional use when tenants squander the utility.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Sung Yu You can 1031 exchange your fourplex into a single-family home, provided it’s initially used as an investment property (rented for 1–2 years) to meet IRS requirements.