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11 January 2025 | 420 replies
The only difference is in way you pay it off, but in the end that has no impact on the amount of interest paid.I finally got around to watching that video and my takeaway is that it's mostly just smoke and mirrors.
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18 December 2024 | 45 replies
Holy smokes, I just checked out your website with the neighborhood ratings.
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2 December 2024 | 5 replies
Make sure you have smoke and CO detectors in appropriate places, GFCI outlets near water, functioning mechanicals, make sure everything is in good condition and you shouldn't have a problem.
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30 December 2024 | 819 replies
Eventually, the supply of essentially free house and/or suckers runs out, or law enforcement catches on, or some combination of those factors.
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2 December 2024 | 5 replies
But the garage is not included since I need it for storage of my tools and supplies.
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9 December 2024 | 98 replies
It's a lot prettier.https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/irs-wins-14-000/...A cryptocurrency exchange called Coinbase that deals with bitcoin and other digital currencies has been ordered by the IRS to start forking over information about some of its customers.According to Business Insider, a U.S. district court ruled that Coinbase needs to supply the personal information of 14,355 of its customers to the IRS as the agency tries to combat tax evasion.The customers affected by the order conducted Coinbase transactions of more than $20,000 between 2013 and 2015, which includes 8.9 million transactions.
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15 December 2024 | 59 replies
Rent out to roommates so I employ the "rent by the room" essentially.Pros:insane cash flowif your room offer is much better value than other places to live, tenants will stay awhilea small community can be built when your tenants become friends with eachothernever ending supply of tenants (at least in my area)Cons:CAN BE management intensiveWILL BE management intensive until you gain experience and know how to manageIf you employ this strategy, the BIGGEST risk/liability mitigator is being VERY clear from the start about your expectations and that you will evict if new tenant doesn't follow your rules.With my setup - I furnish the rooms and have all utilities covered.
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5 December 2024 | 87 replies
We also have a lot more available capital with more advantageous rates these days and we're currently experiencing an upmarket as well, so these rates reflect that since the cost of assets are up.We do supply financials in our investment docs and we also now have ongoing reporting for these open funds, with even more robust reporting to come.
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4 December 2024 | 6 replies
As we first hand see the demand for student housing with a low supply of affordable options in the area.
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10 December 2024 | 25 replies
I have to close, apply for a conditional use verification, get inspection ( requiring wired smoke detectors, other safety features) and get a business license.