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Angelo Aguirre Historic Restoration Questions - Pros/Cons
1 May 2018 | 16 replies
I am not familiar with Wisconsin, but here in NC there is a homeowner tax credit which can be passed to a homeowner buyer if done correctly--instantly creating a big discount for your buyers, a big selling point.The only real "con" in my view is that the administrative process at the beginning is intimidating--but once you've been through it, you'll understand the process and it won't be intimidating if you do a 2nd one. 
Alexander Alguire Your BIGGEST "There's no way I can do this whole REI thing"
25 April 2017 | 21 replies
People who believe God believe Him enough to do what He says.Pursuing your passion is fulfilling and leads to financial freedom.When you change your NOW story, you instantly change your past story and your future story.Successful people rely heavily on their mentors.
Aaron Desimone Stream in a basement/wet/mold
10 November 2017 | 9 replies
I’ve seen instants where the downspouts weren’t properly installed or over the years have been hit or what not and now are letting all that collected water drain directly on the foundation.
Hau N. How is this for first deal?
18 July 2017 | 51 replies
If it was me I would get 6-8% return from REIT mutual funds that you can unload instantly until you find a dream property.
Zach Robbins CRM: Leads/Contacts, Properties and Opportunities - Your Setup
5 April 2018 | 0 replies
So say you are driving for dollars, you can add a property instantly as you're parked along the road and when you get back home run a report for all properties that have no owners associated with them yet to complete the record and begin marketing to them.
Mr Good Crunching the numbers
16 December 2007 | 23 replies
Any lawyer who sees that will instantly jump unfortunately at what I already own, should the case arise that I am being sought out for lawsuit asset search.
Fred Shandler Why would one rent when it's cheaper to buy?
21 February 2008 | 17 replies
With rentals, you make money at least 5 ways:1. instant equity (buying at a discount)2. cash flow3. paydown of principal (paid by tenants)4. appreciation over time5. tax depreciationIt is certainly not necessary to ever sell the property - you can keep collecting that monthly income forever.Good Luck,Mike
India Estes Methods of Looking up Comps
7 June 2007 | 12 replies
Using a realtor or title rep for comps is an okay way to go, but there is nothing better then seeing aproperty in your market and knowing instantly if it is fairly priced.
Henrik Frank Do the 50% and 2% rules apply to condos?
5 November 2008 | 7 replies
It doesnt matter.Take the income, reduce vacancy factor, reduce fixed OE costs, plug in a cap. expense average, if you wish, and see where it falls.Condos are a tough investment as HOA dues can instantly skyrocket.
Account Closed Strategies by the experts?
13 November 2008 | 6 replies
When you buy at a discount, you gain instant equity.