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25 January 2025 | 3 replies
Here’s a deeper look:Legal Framework: The state likely took control due to unpaid MassHealth bills, which means there may be liens or claims on the property.
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29 January 2025 | 14 replies
If it all checks out OK, they could just replace that section, mud, tape and paint and it'll only cost you a few hundred bucks rather than filing a claim with your insurance.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
What about the utilities, property taxes, maintenance and repairs, capex, etc. are any of those optional for you?
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10 January 2025 | 22 replies
Not to mention the tax benefits it allows.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'm starting out doing redeemable tax deeds and going to auctions where everybody has "bigger pockets" than I do.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
While you don't exactly validate his claim..sounds like for many it might be moving that way.Is there any city that could make it a competitive advantage?
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
When a wholesaler makes ridiculous claims they are unlikely to sell that property BUT that doesn't mean the property might not be a good deal at a different price.
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15 January 2025 | 13 replies
What's even more frustrating than asking the IRS help desk, is asking a Turbo Tax "Tax Specialist".
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30 January 2025 | 45 replies
Anyone claiming people are going to feel the pain later by "sitting on the sidelines" is completely amiss of the real problem.
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
That still has the 50% use requirement, but can be used to create a tax loss.