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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.
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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Does anyone have a recommendation of a national collection agency that is effective?
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
With an LLC, you may be able to deduct business expenses more effectively and avoid double taxation.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Prior to last year, effectively any SFR was eligible for a short term rental license.
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6 January 2025 | 1 reply
The seller will lose some rent, potentially incur costs to evict, possibly costs to clean out the units depending on your sales agreement.
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9 January 2025 | 8 replies
Assuming your property is in Utah (like your profile indicates), here's the state law from a basic internet search:In Utah, a tenant who abandons a rental property without notice is liable for the lesser of the following: The rent remaining on the leaseThe rent plus the difference between the fair rental value and the agreed-upon rentThe cost to restore the property to its original conditionThe landlord can also remove the tenant's belongings and sell them if the tenant doesn't claim them within a reasonable time.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Dallas Smith To defer capital gains on your investment property, a 1031 exchange is an effective strategy, but the replacement property must be held for investment purposes for at least two years.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
2- if there is a “problem” Will the “solution” discussed solve it in a cost effective, consumer accepted way?
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
And they execute their investment strategy/model (develop, resell, hold, etc.) effectively to generate a return and/or equity and make a living.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Analyze potential deals by estimating the After Repair Value (ARV), repair costs, and total expenses.