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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
The property either has to be zoned a commercialZoning or - you have to own both HPR parcels and have one be a primary residence .
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey guys I'm looking to buy a 2nd property in the L.A area and I want to know what the better strategy would be: 1. sell my primary residence and buy a duplex so I can do a house hack OR 2. do a cash out refinance to house hack for said duplex.
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29 January 2025 | 24 replies
For example, the FHA will all 100% financing on a purchase anywhere in the country, not just in the disaster area, for someone residing in a disaster area at the time of the disaster, whether they were a homeowner or renter.
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6 January 2025 | 7 replies
out of state is more difficult than advertised. do you already own a primary residence?
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11 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am days/weeks away from trying it at my personal residence. 3500 sqft but only two people using it, so not sure how good of a test it will be.
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21 January 2025 | 31 replies
They claim only 2-3 percent of the companies are audited so the more clientele they have the percentage of audits will be less even if they make some calculated risks.Few Deductions they highlight which you can get with proper planning and right CPA.1) 119A - Revenue stream bifurcation2) Augusta Loophole 280A - use primary residence for 14 days of business and pay you back without tax implications.3) Paying your medical and children education fee using c-corp4) offcourse the famous charitable llc - another program and package.Thanks for the insight.
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8 January 2025 | 3 replies
Tourists, retirees, and seasonal residents provide a steady stream of potential tenants.Lifestyle Perks: Let's not forget the amazing Florida lifestyle!
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20 January 2025 | 37 replies
I've lived in Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California(current residence), and analyzing deals in my "back yard" at each location usually ends with me paying out of pocket to own a rental.
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31 January 2025 | 20 replies
I attempted to file a small claims suit in my home county, but confirmed that the suit has to be filed in a county where the defendant resides.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I haven’t done my first deal yet, but through hiring a local contractor to build my personal residence I had this idea that I don’t hear people talking about.