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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additionally, the estimate for my tax preparation for this year was approximately $1,000 over the cost I paid last year (including the time I paid for them to correct their errors).
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Additionally, the supply of homes for sale is constrained because of this and will be for some time putting upward pressure on prices in most markets.Thinking about renting your house in Seattle would be wise as someone else will pay the mortgage down, and rents and the value of the property will go up over time.
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29 January 2025 | 18 replies
Let me know if you need any additional information, feel free to give me a call.
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
Additionally, add in the ambiguity/risk of the due on sale clause or ramifications on the conventional loan of transferring the property from your individual name to an LLC - the economics don't make sense, and the headache isn't worth it even if it did, in my opinion!
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Additionally if you're running an active business in the IRA the income will have to pay UBIT.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Oh, AND I get to add some new additional handcuffs to the mix.Zero sense, it makes absolutely zero sense.
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10 January 2025 | 11 replies
But this comes with pockets of C/D neighborhoods, and higher potential for headaches; in addition, appreciation in these zips has probably maxed out for a while.
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9 January 2025 | 8 replies
Any additional input would be great.
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
We will have lots of renovations and additions to do over the years, so I'm worried that it will be hard to save up for more rental properties.Any suggestions?