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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Otherwise, broker classes that lead to a real license are cheap.If you want to become a real broker, earn a real license.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Although it isn't some miraculous contract that will hold a buyer hostage, there can be repercussions to you and/or the agent you eventually earn a commission with.
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29 January 2025 | 31 replies
The typical fee they charge up-front is $4,000, but they were able to get $5,000 out of me because I was new and nieve to the commercial lending agency.
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31 January 2025 | 20 replies
Quote from @Scott Trench: @Scott Johnson we typically don't delete forum posts, and I don't see a reason to make an exception here.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Typical maintenance and capex, no real disasters.
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31 January 2025 | 22 replies
This requires 10% down and you typically just have to live in the property for 14 days out of the year.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
.- **Scaling Can Be Tricky:** FHA loans are typically for primary residences, meaning you’ll need to strategize if you plan to purchase additional properties.Thinking through financing options and backup plans before you buy is essential.### 5.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
However, if distributions are still ongoing or the final resolution is unclear, you may need to wait until 2025 or later when the loss is definitively established.Under IRC Section 165, worthless securities can be written off as a capital loss, but partial losses typically aren’t deductible until the investment is fully settled.
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6 January 2025 | 57 replies
This would typically occur only if you are over extended.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
It really helped us get a better interest rate on the property and typically allowed us to put 10-20% down since we were buying the home to be our primary residence.