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Gulshan D. 1st time renting out to section 8
26 September 2024 | 5 replies
You'll see a lot of landlords struggling with Section 8 renters that don't pay their share of the rent, don't maintain the home, break the lease, act entitled, etc.If you know what you are doing, Section 8 can be a good thing.
Grant Bartel New duplex needs work. DIY guidance?
27 September 2024 | 5 replies
I'll connect you with an honest contractor who does good work for hella fair prices. 
Marc Shin Sewer scope inspection revealed a cracked pipe underground
27 September 2024 | 9 replies
Recommend consulting with a qualified plumber to maintain the service lateral and repair as necessary."   
Dina Schmid Buying Parents' Home - Ways to reduce costs and hassle?
26 September 2024 | 10 replies
You can charge rent at fair market value and then gift the rent back under the annual gift tax limit.
Antonio Harmon How to Develop the Best Strategy for Real Estate Investing?
23 September 2024 | 6 replies
Attend seminars or workshops.Build Your Team: Start networking and finding the right professionals to support you.Start Looking: Look for properties that fit your criteria and financial capabilities.Make an Offer: When you find the right property, make a fair offer and negotiate the terms.Close the Deal: Once you've reached an agreement, complete the necessary paperwork and close the deal.Manage Your Investment: Maintain the property, screen tenants, and review your finances regularly.Make sure you have your criteria down, then financing and property selection is Easy!
Joshua Lee Am I on the right track with this strategy (just starting out)?
27 September 2024 | 4 replies
This means saving $2,000-$3,000 per month and living off of $3,000-$2,000.If you can maintain that savings rate and keep your cost of living low, you'll be in a great position to jump-start your investment growth much sooner.
Philip M. Best way to take over 54+ units from my father who is retirement age?
28 September 2024 | 19 replies
It was previously believed that the use of an IDGT not only removed the trust assets from the decedent’s estate for estate tax purposes but also resulted in a basis adjustment to the fair market value of the trust assets on the decedent’s date of death.
Chris Seveney Why I Love Real Estate: The Adventures of Finding Buried Bodies
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
But the city has risks too: historic tanneries, dry cleaners, gas stations, garages, workshops, any kind of industrial use - always be suspicious of what people did with chemicals back in the 50s and 60s when the general population had no awareness of the damage I just had to turn down a small development  10  house's or 20 detached as phase 2 found chemicals for the Filbert orchard ( Filberts are hazelnuts ) that was planted 30 years ago.the soil had to be dug down 1 to 2 feet analyzed and hauled to special dump at 3X normal dump fee's.. there is a reason why we do phase 1 and phase 2 and just dont buy this dirt and take on those liabilities.. now to be fair this is for lending purposes is someone want to buy it the county / city would not require the phase 1 or 2 but you take on going risk of someone suing the pants off of you in the future.
Andrew Thomas Starting out! Would love some advice!
27 September 2024 | 17 replies
The answer is fairly obvious, and that is the person who is not living in their primary residence. 
Alex K. Property Manager Question
25 September 2024 | 11 replies
We feel that it is unethical to retain the entire late fee but it is fair to apply the commission percentage (10%) to it.