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13 January 2025 | 31 replies
Security systems are easily outsmarted, that’s the point of the initial visit, to case the joint.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Depending on your debt to income, you might have to sell or have an executed lease to secure financing to buy the second home.
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21 January 2025 | 74 replies
In total it cost me about $500.Unfortunately, I was not able to reconcile the needs of my niche market with what the Capital Syndicate had to offer.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.
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15 January 2025 | 144 replies
A total of $9534.
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31 January 2025 | 3 replies
The reason I post this here is because I got totally different answers from two CPAsHere is the story:I bought the house as investment property and run it as STR for the last two years.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Wealth Building: Paying off the first STR focuses on cash flow and financial security, while buying another property focuses on scaling and wealth building.
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14 January 2025 | 27 replies
We signed P&S agreements on 6 different properties totaling 20 units approximately 8 months ago and received a call today that the price we thought we were buying at has to-be increased on average 13% due to the increased cost of construction.