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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I have bought 2 rental properties and seen other realtors, and I have never once been presented with an exclusive buyers agreement.
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1 February 2025 | 12 replies
Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
The National Association of Realtors.That said, I will not be signing an Exclusive Right to Represent as an established real estate investor, and I’m honestly a little annoyed to be asked.I also realize this may qualify for Reddit’s AITAH channel.
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12 February 2025 | 4 replies
My liability insurance is up for renewal so I was taking a read through the policy and exclusions.
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17 February 2025 | 5 replies
The unit SF is one component of its size, but then we will sometimes add exclusive use common areas as well as a pro-rated allocation of the common area.
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10 February 2025 | 5 replies
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7 February 2025 | 17 replies
They must be exclusive to your properties ("your" as in the company that employs them).
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30 January 2025 | 24 replies
But since they qualify for the sec 121 exclusion having lived in the property for 2 out of the previous 5 years.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Hi Jared, I'm a former OOS investor myself who now lives in Indianapolis and works exclusively with other OOS investors looking to grow their portfolios here.
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16 February 2025 | 6 replies
However, there are risks, such as stricter lender requirements on the use and location of the property, and lenders may require you to prove that it is used primarily for personal vacations (not exclusively as a rental).Additionally, using it for short-term rentals could lead to changes in loan terms, and some lenders may not approve if they suspect the property is being rented out frequently.