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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
But, know what you want to accomplish beforehand.Creative Finance is a great way to buy properties when done properly and lawfully.
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25 January 2025 | 18 replies
Texas law has certain requirements, as I'd assume most all states do.Do you have any links to the type of locks you have used for the front door, back door and door leading to the garage?
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
They can identify potential investment opportunities... not to mention all the tenant/landlord laws, eviction process, security deposits, accounting, end of year tax statements etc. lots of pitfalls to be avoided.wish you success in your ventures!
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
., structural updates) can be added to your basis, while maintenance costs are deductible in the year paid.Since bonus depreciation is now at 40% for 2025 and 20% for 2026 under the current law, future real estate investments will have fewer upfront depreciation benefits.
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21 January 2025 | 8 replies
You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
You are required by law to send 1099 to the government, and to the vendors if you have payments of $600 or more in a calendar year.
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15 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hello Doug, I am not a real estate attorney nor is this legal advice.Unless someone's state has specific laws banning contract assignments you should be fine doing the following.
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
Pull your tenant-landlord laws for your area and arm yourself with as much education as you can about being a first time landlord.
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30 January 2025 | 12 replies
Anyone familiar with this new law in Mt Healthy?