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13 February 2025 | 123 replies
I have no idea why folks spend a ton of hard earned money on these "guru" classes.
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12 February 2025 | 11 replies
•Adjusting bookkeeping records to align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)•Analyzing financial performance and advising on business decisions•Preparing and filing tax returns (if properly trained)Credentials:•Typically hold a degree in accounting or finance•Some may have certifications like Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Enrolled Agent (EA)Caveats:While accountants can generate financial reports and file tax returns, they cannot represent clients before the IRS.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
We've worked with local banks and been able to finance the three we own without any issues.I don't necessarily know if it's "beginner" investor friendly but you'll learn everything you need in the bootcamp which is the gold standardWe get loans with 3-7 year balloons and 25 year amortization typically
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
.#10 CONTRACT - make sure what you are doing STR is listed in the contract - typically in the addendum section.
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
If they get married it will help her earn SS benefits, etc etc.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Understand Realtor (Agent) Fees- In Germany, real estate agent (Makler) fees are typically paid by the buyer and can range from 3-7% of the property purchase price, plus 19% VAT.- These fees are due at closing and are part of the overall transaction costs.6.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Typically this means they will take longer to close, may not have all the information for the companies they work with, and most hard money brokers get their money by taking an existing product and adding extra points to pay their fee.What is your investor success rate?
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Golan,There are typically two reasons why a property listed on the MLS hasn't sold: either it’s overpriced or there’s an issue with it.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
The average home value stands at $562,718, marking a 5.1% year-over-year rise, and homes typically go pending in approximately 30 days.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Though I would caution you on hard money lending until you understand the industry a bit better, that can be very rewarding but you have to be able to do your due diligence on deals because you're turning over your hard-earned money to an individuals project, often a flip.