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7 February 2025 | 1 reply
I have heard you have to own land with all permits and engineering completed before closing on the construction loan exclusively in California.
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31 December 2024 | 14 replies
If you don't have a crazy house like a potato, a tremendous view or historical area, then choosing a pic is harder.I like the idea of the game room if that is your best feature.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Hitting these targets could be the key to unlocking lasting investment returns.Before diving in, developers need to complete pre-submittal steps, including issuing a "Notice of Intent."
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."
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27 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you do place the property in her name, you've got a Gift Tax (Form 709) to complete.
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2 February 2025 | 0 replies
Once the work was complete, I refinanced to pay off the hard money loan and held the property as a long-term asset.This duplex also marked the start of my short-term rental journey—we ran our first Airbnb from one of the apartments before scaling to bigger projects.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
The improvements needed to be completed within the 180 day timeline, so I did a pre-fab ADU.
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28 January 2025 | 11 replies
It will give you their time as a licensed professional, the education they have completed for the current renewal schedule, and any disciplinary action against them.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
Also I dont know the state of the house ie is it completely derelict and trashed or what not, as previously stated i dont care about the house, just the land.
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29 January 2025 | 32 replies
In your opinion, would someone be considered an expert after completing 2-3 'smaller' multifamily deals, or is it more like 5-10 deals?