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6 January 2025 | 17 replies
I was looking at Melborne for something Air BnB (a year ago) I am keeping my eye on Tampa right now for potential commercial properties....
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6 January 2025 | 11 replies
Don’t forget heloc, DSCR, 2nd on primary, borrow from retirement accounts, credit card cash advance, property reserves, home improvement store credit, etc etc.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
We then use our money for the improvements.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
If they do it outside and do it recreationally and not in absurd quantities, it will air out in minutes.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Owner needs cash for some improvements, but if he refis interest rate is 11%.
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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
I have improved my vetting skills quiet a bit in the last year, so things are more stable now.
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16 January 2025 | 18 replies
We’re using a well-known Columbus CPA firm this year and for a similar price the work has been better, and the engagement is night and day improved.
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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Paulette Midgette I haven't looked at that statute in a while but I would check to see if the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act ("HICPA") applies to this situation.
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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Nate Pucel The depreciation basis for a rental property includes the purchase price plus the cost of renovations and improvements that add value or extend the property's life.
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3 January 2025 | 9 replies
You may borrow an additional $35000 for hard cost improvements.