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13 January 2025 | 19 replies
Does this strategy utilizing HELOC really work on saving money and paying off mortgages much quicker?
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save?
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, full site visits, though more expensive, maximize tax savings by capturing every depreciable asset and offer better audit protection.While online studies may be suitable for simpler properties, full site visits are ideal for complex or high-value properties.
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
Are you collecting properties or collecting money?
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30 January 2025 | 62 replies
Good people gave me work, I learned more skill, more money, worked hard!
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11 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you want to take pictures of some of the work you did, you could save that in a Google drive as well.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
These properties cover my mortgage, allow me to save for maintenance/repairs, and are projected to be worth $7–9 million by retirement.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Prepare financially by saving for down payments, improving your credit score, and setting aside emergency reserves.
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
The property tax savings are going to be in the ball park of 40-60%, but to be safe you should double your expected repairs budget when calculating the NOI.If you have any other questions, or want a more in-depth response, I would love to help!