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23 January 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Nick Am: @Michael Plaks--> The SE taxes are STRICTLY NOT in addition.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
Are there any additional considerations?
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
In addition, you would need enough working capital to pay for insurance (which will be going up a LOT in Los Angeles) and to pay for property taxes.Don't buy this unless you have substantial resources and a cash cushion to keep yourself safe.
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23 January 2025 | 39 replies
Additionally, please share if this was a scam or not.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Additionally, many deals tend to fly under the radar, so networking within organizations like NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) can help uncover opportunities.If anyone reading this is considering selling their property management company in Texas, feel free to share—I’m genuinely interested in connecting.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
The only time we need additional information is if they are denied.Once accepted, we tell them exactly what we need from them to move in.
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
Use a home equity loan (fixed debt) instead of a HELOC (variable equity) and build an additional unit you can rent out in your own backyard.
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21 January 2025 | 0 replies
Additionally, another neighbor who owns an adjacent parcel has expressed interest in joining the project, contributing their land to the development as well.I believe this could be a great opportunity for all of us, especially as a unique retirement plan for my family and my neighbors.