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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
My motto, "Honesty, Integrity, and Accountability," has always been my guiding principle—not just in business, but in my personal life as well.
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20 January 2025 | 7 replies
That’s like depositing $300 into a savings account every month.Plus, it’s an investment property, so you can depreciate it to save on taxes.More Than $1,500This isn’t just about making $1,500 in rent—it’s about building long-term wealth.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
They don’t have a retirement account.
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10 February 2025 | 9 replies
They paired me up with a member service advisor for 60 days, who checks in on you once a week and helps find content for you and keeps you accountable.
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20 January 2025 | 11 replies
Most likely your conclusion is correct, but the only way to confirm it is by having a real estate accountant review your tax situation.Also, please read this introduction if you want to better understand the concept:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...
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3 February 2025 | 11 replies
It’s like you bought the properties with a 30 year loan and are putting the rest in to a savings account.
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12 February 2025 | 156 replies
Call it a dollar devaluation adjusted savings account.
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
I have totally given up on Quickbooks though it remains the best accounting software for the non CPA type
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
In other words, not resold to the government so the bank had more flexibility on the condition.I look at the original commitment letter and it states "xxx amount will be advanced at closing for the purchase of an investment property, and the remaining balance of the loan to be placed into an escrow account to be disbursed as improvements are made".No points, and only one closing, so I don't have to deal with a short term HML that I have to refinance in under a year.Hope that helps!
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.