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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Polat CaglayanI've never seen a formula but here is a general rule of thumb for multifamily:The class of an apartment refers to the quality of the building, which can be determined by a number of factors, including age, location, and condition: Class A: These are the highest quality apartments, typically built within the last 15 years.
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14 January 2025 | 17 replies
Sad that NY isn't taking advantage of expensive hotels to get most of the US traffick to stay on US side and just do a day visit to Canada side and come back.I don't know why small towns change their STR rules and make restrictions.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
A break even into a profit, and a profit into a windfall. 3- Capital - I used to state this as access to capital, back when the rules were loser, the regulations less onerous, and information less readily available.
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13 January 2025 | 6 replies
There is no such absolute rule or mandate for REI - it is up to you on your comfort level with your cash flow versus total investment versus appreciation potential.If I followed that rule, I would have missed out on a LOT of great opportunities over the years.We bought a house in Jones Valley in 2017 with negative cash flow - why?
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
So if I understand this correctly, by qualifying to extend the 5 year rule to 10 yrs, $250k if single or $500k if married of proceeds from this sale would be exempt from capital gains?
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Screening and placing a tenant, they know local rules, they have eyes that can see the property and know what is going on there.
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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Or the rules change and the greater STR revenue is lost and you have to switch it to a LTR and hope for the best.
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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
To ensure you’re acting ethically:Full Transparency: Be upfront about your intentions and ensure the organization has all the information it needs to make an informed decision.Fair Value: Offer a price based on fair market value or justify any discount with clear benefits (e.g., taking on deferred maintenance or providing a quick, hassle-free transaction).Win-Win Mindset: Emphasize how the sale could help the organization, such as freeing up funds for its mission or relieving the burden of maintaining a distressed property.4.