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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
I personally would not invest in detroit as historically its not a appreciating market and for cash flow and I invest primarily for appreciation - I go off the location location location mantra.
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28 January 2025 | 20 replies
Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?
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30 January 2025 | 34 replies
Personally, I think this company is probaby about to go out of business - they have lots of inventory, and it's not exactly prudent to be investing in FL in the coastal areas now anyway.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Personally, I advocate for a long-term investment strategy and would recommend investing the funds, provided you are comfortable with the expected return on investment over time.
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Sonya Sharova I haven't personally done Frank Rolfes boot camp but I have heard it's great.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
Even if you personally have just a modicum of design aesthetic sensibility, after reviewing 20 or 30 properties, you will quickly be able to get a sense of the winners.My 2 cents,Mike
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
I don't have any brand preferences personally (I use Fantasy Spas at most of my units but I'm sure there are alot of reputable options), but just make sure wherever you place it is built to handle that type of weight.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Personally, I'd go with the As-Is scenario.
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10 February 2025 | 25 replies
.: I'd be tempted into doing an STR (maybe with a higher down payment to ensure cashflow, just run ROI numbers) or an apartment complex - I personally wouldn't mess w/ small stuff.