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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
If you’re itemizing your deductions, another great strategy is making a strategic donation to a charity or organization you believe in, like your favorite nonprofit or your church.
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27 November 2024 | 1 reply
Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.
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27 November 2024 | 8 replies
If the credit items reported are up to date with no late payments that is generally good enough for me.
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25 November 2024 | 6 replies
I've read a couple of Brandon Turner's books now and have been getting really into the mindset to start this journey.A couple major items I'm initially thinking of is where to start.
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24 November 2024 | 10 replies
Year 2 had some large expenses, including some CapEx items (water heater, roof).
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
Many years ago when foreclosures were the hot item and every idiot in town was getting rich from them till the bubble burst, I paid $180 for Carlton Sheets No money down deal course hardcopy books and cd's well I bought the house I was renting with 0 down.
14 November 2024 | 20 replies
The short answer is yes, they should provide you with an itemized reciept and if they are markign up, that should be a clear line item.
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25 November 2024 | 6 replies
It could be 24 hrs if you are not checking these items.
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26 November 2024 | 21 replies
@John Underwood good feedback I appreciate it.I am viewing the property Friday so will have a better POV on landscaping maintenance then.I hadn’t considered the other items you mentioned, so thank you!
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27 November 2024 | 48 replies
You’ll buy a property pretty much at market value and the property management company will handle the day to day items.