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11 September 2024 | 0 replies
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports declines of 6.5% in back-to-school spending and 7.9% for back-to-college, with shoppers focusing on frugal choices amid rising inflation concerns and an upcoming presidential election.During the pandemic, families spent more on school supplies and remote learning gear, but priorities have shifted to travel, dining, and entertainment.
12 September 2024 | 12 replies
It’s important to note that entertainment expenses, which were once deductible, are no longer allowed under the current tax laws.
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10 September 2024 | 1 reply
I can see some families wanting to use the open loft space as additional entertainment room, or using it as study/office space. 1 shared bathroom upstairs would be shared by 4 bedrooms (instead of 3 currently) - is that somehow less desirable and/or not add a lot of equity?
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5 September 2024 | 12 replies
Hello All,I was wondering if any others have experience with owning a rental property that is an adult family home by renting out the rooms?
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5 September 2024 | 3 replies
(senior assisted living, special needs adults, or halfway house)To clarify, I want to be only a landlord and lease to an operator who runs ____ business.
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20 September 2024 | 114 replies
However, I am now on par with the other popular amenities for the high-performing properties .. examples include: outdoor space w/ seating, firepit, grill, games, walking distance to nightlife, retro video game, thoughtful mural art, quality pictures & listing details.My target guest group is a small group of friends or a family that values walkability to entertainment & nightlife and a very short drive to major Pittsburgh attractions.
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12 September 2024 | 28 replies
I found this odd, so I decided to call Cobb County and they advised that a basement can only be rented by one adult with some kind of square footage per person limitation, and I could not wall off the basement door.
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7 September 2024 | 3 replies
Many eviction videos serve as a form of entertainment and draw lots of views
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9 September 2024 | 14 replies
Regarding Floor 3 leak, I am entertaining a full roof replacement but may Karnak myself first since that leak could not be reproduced on my test and appeared after a heavy rainfull. water ran along a joist.
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5 September 2024 | 11 replies
Most of my adult life was spent working as a Firefighter/Paramedic.