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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.
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20 January 2025 | 57 replies
Additionally, his credit is not the best, and he has limited funds for a down payment.Any potential options or solutions that may be available?
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13 February 2025 | 22 replies
And make sure to plan for the additional depreciation as well!
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know hosts have included additional cleaning fees for violations as a deterrent.If none of these solutions work, you could look into completely independent HVAC systems for the two units, though that would be a bigger upfront investment.
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2 February 2025 | 22 replies
So for the additional three bedrooms, I plan to Airbnb and/or expand the shared-housing community I currently have for women in transition at my duplex .
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16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Some carriers won't allow insured to be a trust, so in that case do it in your company name with trust as additional insured.
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Additionally, we are approved with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
Given my lack of experience in accurately assessing the additional costs and potential risks of investing in an AE zone, I felt it was best to step back and refine my evaluation process before taking on something like this.Thanks again for your input!
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18 January 2025 | 4 replies
A clean, neutral-looking curb gives prospective homebuyers a chance to visualize their own additions/upgrades.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
They forget time is money and the PMC shouldn't be expected to do this without additional compensation.Also, many owners are too focused on the cheapest price without understanding all the potential pitfalls.