I sent an email and he acknowledged that the listing has been removed from MLS and that the listing agreement has been terminated…Looking at the listing agreement contract, it states that the “contractual obligation shall remain in full effect unless terminated by mutual written consent by all parties”.Is there a specific form that needs to be filled out or is the email acknowledgment enough?

It's important to understand the difference, and I'd recommend sticking with the REIT with depreciation advantages.The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a 199A deduction and applies to certain income from pass-through entities (including REIT dividends) and allows individuals to take the 20% deduction against REIT dividend distributions that yields an effective tax rate of 29.6% or 37% (80% for upper bracket filers).

For those who have ventured into Co-Living, what strategies have you found most effective in ensuring both financial success and a strong sense of community?

The key is marketing on a wide distribution of channels to get a billboard effect and attract those mid term renters.  

Does anyone know of a effective list of contacts for REO and Asset Management companies?

To find more deals: Develop a great business relationship with a stellar commercial agent and an mls agent that is a good negotiator.

Alternatively, consider a cash-out refinance to access equity without triggering capital gains or explore a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by purchasing another investment property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Everyone has the right to protect themselves and a gun may be the most effective method, particularly for smaller, weaker people.

Work directly with on-site Construction Project Manager to insure project construction is per plans and specifications from start to finishProvide supervision of sub-contractors on project siteAssist to ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined scheduleCommunicate effectively with SubcontractorsDaily inspections and presence on project siteIdentify any project design and construction issues and bring to management team.Oversee and report progress of project against project plan scheduleCoordination with Construction Project Manager, all necessary work flow schedules and monitoring of same to insure all deadlines are metInform Management Team of work progress and of all significant matters relating to the projectDevelop strategies to promote efficient and cost-effective work practicesAbility to step into and perform duties on an existing under construction multi-family project.Recommendations will be required.Thank you,Anat

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