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18 August 2022 | 15 replies
To be able to get approved for a 3 or 5% downpayment, for 3% down it would have to be the first property you have ever purchased and you have to live there for the 5% you can do that once per year, which you also need to "intend" to live there, some are able to skate by the rules per se, and not actually live there if their situation changes after getting the loan.
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6 February 2023 | 7 replies
Federal govt is changing minimum efficiency ratings on equipment in the Southeast US (check for your region if not in the SE).
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29 March 2016 | 9 replies
Cody is correct about the area on the SE side of the college being C but the west is historical and has some good potential.
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24 March 2017 | 17 replies
I'd definetly suggest the S/E side of Nampa.
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26 March 2019 | 11 replies
@Tori KolasaI don't think theres really any books per se, but I know you can Google loads of info.
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8 May 2014 | 17 replies
Saves on SE taxes this way.
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9 April 2023 | 2 replies
This was not a flip, so no Sch C and no SE taxes.
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14 January 2022 | 6 replies
Rental income is not subject to SE taxes.
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20 March 2022 | 384 replies
Mine were primarily in Detroit and SE Michigan.