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9 October 2024 | 3 replies
You could consider house hacking to reduce out of pocket expenses.It’s definitely an appreciation play not a cash flow play but with the federal government here appreciation is consistent - you won’t get super high appreciation like some places but also don’t get high depreciation as well.
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10 October 2024 | 8 replies
Some of them work in government.
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15 October 2024 | 26 replies
Depreciation, and if it will increase your property tax.Find out what will be your new insurance requirements, and verify your lenders are aa onboard with this transfer.Add up your resident agent fees, and find out the yearly costs for PO boxes if needed, plus the yearly cost for corporate formalities for each shell.The Federal Government now requires every entity to file with them yearly, the owners of the shells.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Watch the local newspaper, browse local and state government websites, and keep websites like the HUD Home Store bookmarked, which will alert you to up-and-coming properties.Attend local eventsLocal events such as community gatherings, property auctions, or real estate investment meetups are excellent places to discover off-market deals.
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8 October 2024 | 0 replies
Government Policies and IncentivesTax Breaks: Governments sometimes offer tax incentives to real estate investors in certain areas, such as Opportunity Zones.
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8 October 2024 | 0 replies
It’s just 7 miles from the beach, 2 miles from a large new hospital and medical campus, and within 2 miles of the county government offices.
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11 October 2024 | 7 replies
Tax Lien: A lien imposed by the government for unpaid property taxes.
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14 October 2024 | 31 replies
Perhaps the Turnkey Company may even specialize in section 8 which would be another big positive if an investor is looking for less risk and government guaranteed rent and cash flow.
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13 October 2024 | 54 replies
After contacting the Railroad Commission, who govern use of natural gas in Texas, I was informed they don’t have guidelines.