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29 December 2024 | 253 replies
However, speaking from personal experience, if you are positive and work your *** off to improve your luck, you are going to be much luckier than those naysayers.So happy for you!
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11 December 2024 | 37 replies
I agree they had communication issues during a transition period that we dealt with, but things have improved from last year.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
These plans call for six blocks, with buildings totaling 2.5 million mixed-use square feet, and a renovated 14.2 acres of open space with brand-new amenities and improved access.
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9 December 2024 | 2 replies
Quick tips…✅ Everyday Homeowners - track all home improvements as you could qualify for energy efficiency home improvement credit - new exterior windows, new central A/C, new hot water heater, new insulation material.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....
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14 December 2024 | 13 replies
Meanwhile the neighbors quality of life will improve once the new wall is constructed 2025 Q1 and the denser use is consistent with the Philadelphia planning commission's 2035 plan.
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10 December 2024 | 0 replies
After some minor maintenance projects and improvements, have had very few issues and cashflow has been slightly better than expected.
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17 December 2024 | 36 replies
Because significantly less than 100% of your investment actually goes into purchasing or improving the property, and the property is purchased at retail value (or worse), your returns will badly lag any benchmark of direct property investment. 2.
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1 December 2024 | 3 replies
This is just the latest case study of how Government is incapable of improving housing affordability on its own.
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11 December 2024 | 7 replies
Also, you are not buying at a premium and can allow the property to appreciate if that said area is historically improving.
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11 December 2024 | 1 reply
Investing in curb appeal, such as landscaping improvements, can make a significant difference.