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William Taylor [Calc Review] Help me analyze this duplex in Michigan - are these numbers correct?
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
This was done to protect senior citizens on fixed incomes from being forced to sell their homes due to unaffordable property tax increases.Since the passing of this amendment, all properties in Michigan have two property tax values associated with them:State Equalized Value (SEV): supposedly equal to 50% of the market value of a property, not based on recent sales price.Taxable Value: the SEV annually capped as long as there is not a transfer of ownership.City Assessors are charged with determining how much property values have changed each year.
Shaun Palmer North Carolina - Security Deposit Trust Accounts
22 December 2024 | 14 replies
So Bank of America, Chase, Truist, Allegacy, First Citizens, etc. 
Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
20 January 2025 | 204 replies
I also enclose below the text of the relevant section for ease.https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2020/553.79QUOTE(14) A building permit for a single-family residential dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of application therefor unless unusual circumstances require a longer time for processing the application or unless the permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building Code or the enforcing agency’s laws or ordinances.UNQUOTEThe previous link to the City of Cape Coral citizens portal lets individuals see permit details for a specific property address, the progress with applications, and if not using a private provider the status of inspections.  
Henry Clark Belize 25 acres Teak
4 January 2025 | 28 replies
Not a U.S. citizen.  
Nanne Kooi Flipping houses Portugal
19 December 2024 | 11 replies
I am also an Italian citizen, I lived there for a while, so I know the place and my family lives nearby.House prices are also lower in the areas I invest in comparison to Munich where I live.
Thomas Youngman Property Investment in Portugal
19 January 2025 | 269 replies
There are no restrictions on foreign property ownership in Portugal and transaction costs are generally low.Portugal will grant a 5-year residency permit to non-EU citizens through Real estate investment (the program is called Golden Visas, look it up).
Cory M. No W-2, Looking for Loan Options
21 December 2024 | 14 replies
Some lenders specifically cater to U.S. citizens abroad and have experience working with unconventional income documentation.It’s great that you’re already thinking ahead for your next property.
Scott Esmail Double taxation for foreign nationals ( Canadian investor)
12 December 2024 | 6 replies
Hello,I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to this, I am a Canadian citizen with many single family houses that I own in my Florida LLP, I am currently using the structure of paying taxes from the the profits from the LLP flow thru into my personal name, paying taxes in Florida and then having to pay the difference in taxes in Canada ( minus the amount I paid in Florida as a foreign tax credit).  
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
There are not enough Gen Z-ers to replace them, and that puts pressure on (legal citizens) wages, partially offset by immigration.
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
Plans will have to be drawn up, but that can be done while people are cleaning up (which we as private citizens will have to do anyway).