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26 December 2024 | 11 replies
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of terrible landlords out there, but deciding that you are victim of life's circumstances certainly won't improve your situation.
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
I am not looking to make major improvements, but I am looking to enter and secure it.
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31 December 2024 | 13 replies
These templates can help streamline your project and improve communication with your contractorThese should give you a solid starting point for your renovation project.
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
First you need to learn to separate the following:Maintenance: usually things related to wear & tear or tenant damage.Repairs: usually broken items like doors & windows, caused by tenant or nature.Capital Improvements: usually expensive things that wear out: hot water tanks, furnaces, roofs, etc.The seller is correct that Repairs & Capital Improvement items should not be a factor for awhile (ALWAYS get your own inspection to confirm).
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19 December 2024 | 21 replies
It's all about the location, you might be able to buy a cheap house, but if it's in an area with nothing but other cheap houses and in an area that is "not desirable" you're not going to make much money on it, either in improvements or rent.
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10 December 2024 | 5 replies
You can also ask the title company to offeer a "lean Fee Sheet" meaning "Cut the fat" and reduce the BS fee's.
16 December 2024 | 8 replies
Before listing it on an STR platform, I need to make some improvements to my current home.How can I maximize tax write-offs for these improvements?
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28 December 2024 | 16 replies
To improve your business going forward, it is important that you recognize how you created the problem.There are a portion of residents that if you give them an inch, they will take mile.
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6 January 2025 | 25 replies
With that said I feel like I significantly improved my position and reduced my stress..Being high income earner is great, but the goal is what you keep and what you spend.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
• Resources for Learning: We’re working on improving our deal analysis skills and would love recommendations for tools, books, courses, or calculators tailored for beginners.• Networking and Connections: Are there local Bay Area meetups or forums for new investors?