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29 April 2024 | 32 replies
and the reason why most newbie Investors I washed out within six months is because they’re sold on just about everything that the Internet throws at them.
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29 April 2024 | 13 replies
That being said, if it is an older property that cash flow can all be washed away quickly with continual maintenance and repairs.
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30 April 2024 | 140 replies
I'm not in a position to just let half my portfolio not pay rent for a month or two, I would be washed out.
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26 April 2024 | 12 replies
So its a wash for income tax purposes.
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24 April 2024 | 4 replies
For rental to be in same condition when rented by tenants, I will need to: touch-up paint, clean house, wash windows, clean carpet.
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24 April 2024 | 27 replies
You also need to stock the house with consumables such as coffee, towels, dish soap and body wash and shampoo etc.
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24 April 2024 | 6 replies
It generally all comes out in the wash.
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26 April 2024 | 44 replies
Ended up getting the property back and sold for a wash.
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26 April 2024 | 145 replies
So would take the extra time to remove all wallpaper Wash, Repair, and Sand the drywall first before Painting.