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5 January 2025 | 33 replies
I have over 100 lots to build . utilities in place 800 people on waiting list for section we need houses.i am also a sec 8 landlord
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6 January 2025 | 14 replies
Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
And the passive loss rules may prevent you from getting a tax benefit if your rental deductions are more than your rental income for all of these options.David OrrTax ModernFirstly, utilizing Section 179 deductions for a vehicle purchase can indeed be advantageous, particularly if the vehicle is primarily used for business purposes.
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21 December 2024 | 2 replies
Another avenue would be to call your utility companies and ask about installing additional meters.
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1 January 2025 | 32 replies
I utilize a PO Box as well.It wouldn't be hard for our tenants to find out where we live (tax assessor's online tool) ~ But for $50/yearly ... it gives me a bit more piece of mind :)
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27 December 2024 | 13 replies
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Just because the costs might be in the furture does not warrant not budgeting for those known expensesThen there is the misc costs of asset protection, bookkeeping, unexpected utilities (such as between tenants (tenant turn over) or failure not attributable to the tenant such as slab leak).
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30 December 2024 | 24 replies
Charge Rent - $1,699.00 ($612.40) 4/28/2020 Unpaid Invoice Fee RODGERS-- JWB Property Management Journal Entry Unpaid Invoice Fee - Unpaid Invoice Fee ($22.29) ($2,311.40) 4/26/2020 ACH ORAM-2910BROUGHAM- JEA Bill Utilities-02/19/20 - 03/11/20 ($31.49) ($2,289.11) 4/25/2020 Check 4.25.20ALL ORAM-2910BROUGHAM- JWB Property Mgmt Bill Management Fees- ($115.10) ($2,257.62) 4/21/2020 ACH ORAM-2910BROUGHAM- BVD Septic LLC.
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28 December 2024 | 16 replies
We gave him an old lease that said he didn't have to pay water (we newly split the utilities in the unit) and he noticed we charged him for water and then we refunded him (although he continued to send us pics of his napkin math that says we didn't refund him enough).
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Be sure to consult with your CPA to determine if you can utilize these deductions based on your specific tax situation.