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3 December 2024 | 26 replies
Apparently, this is deeply embedded in terms and conditions (fineprint) when you sign up, do you really read through even single line item?
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
Also the majority of those costs to covnert to a 2nd unit will need to be capitalized and depreciated, but some things (new appliances, flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets) can be shorter year assets vs. across the full 27.5 and IF it turns out that unit is > 50% you can use bonus as well on those items.
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4 December 2024 | 30 replies
I do have them sync their bank accounts and credit cards to eliminate human error in entering items, and ask them to avoid putting personal expenses on those accounts.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @Ariel Rivas: I don't know your market specifically, but it's typically cheaper to purchase those items at Home Depot or Lowe's.
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28 November 2024 | 15 replies
In addition you can use it to collect initial security deposits or to bill the tenant for addition items such as billed back utilities, damages, etc.
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2 December 2024 | 34 replies
For decades many of America's largest companies have sold items to our Gov at crazy high values.
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27 November 2024 | 4 replies
Only two electrically operated items may be plugged in to any electrical receptacle.
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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.