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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Are you a smart DIYer who knows enough to be dangerous to yourself in this business?
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28 November 2024 | 15 replies
In addition you can use it to collect initial security deposits or to bill the tenant for addition items such as billed back utilities, damages, etc.
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2 December 2024 | 34 replies
For decades many of America's largest companies have sold items to our Gov at crazy high values.
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26 November 2024 | 13 replies
If you’re itemizing your deductions, another great strategy is making a strategic donation to a charity or organization you believe in, like your favorite nonprofit or your church.
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27 November 2024 | 1 reply
Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.
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27 November 2024 | 8 replies
If the credit items reported are up to date with no late payments that is generally good enough for me.
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25 November 2024 | 6 replies
I've read a couple of Brandon Turner's books now and have been getting really into the mindset to start this journey.A couple major items I'm initially thinking of is where to start.
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24 November 2024 | 10 replies
Year 2 had some large expenses, including some CapEx items (water heater, roof).
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22 November 2024 | 6 replies
If you spend it now, you lose your leverage for the rest of the lease, and you'll have nothing to handle unpaid rent, cleaning, or repairs after termination.You are starting down a dangerous path.
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21 November 2024 | 4 replies
My dad once said if it isn't dangerous it wouldn't be fun.