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5 February 2025 | 54 replies
Do honest math on a purchase and you'll see.The benefits of real estate are... all of them together.
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14 January 2025 | 4 replies
., electrical, plumbing).Project Timeline:Start Date: For the portion of work they are completing.Completion Date: Set realistic deadlines for their tasks, adjusted to your overall project schedule.Liquidated Damages:Specify a daily amount to be deducted from their final payment if they fail to meet deadlines (with exceptions for factors beyond their control, like severe weather).
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10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Difference is, because I’m wholesaling, for rehabs, can I get the price close enough for the end buyer, so that I do not have to go back to the seller for a price adjustment?
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13 January 2025 | 0 replies
Longer Tenure in HomesData from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people are staying in their homes for a decade (see graph below):This increased tenure means homeowners benefit even more from home values growing over time.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
There are plenty of STR-savvy CPAs who can help you navigate the rules, maximize tax benefits, and make sure everything is done right.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.
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23 January 2025 | 5 replies
It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Good summary of what your market is looking for but as we all know, each market tends to have its "wish / want" items which differ from market to market.Flow is definitely a selling point but make adjustments come with a cost.
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4 January 2025 | 25 replies
When investing with them you get almost no tax benefits and usually get crappy management.
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13 January 2025 | 2 replies
How much weight do you give to the cash flow benefit of cheap debt when the property is priced above market?