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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
When you sign almost all mortgage closing packages, you are signing an Occupancy Clause that states you are intending to live in the home for 12 months.
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29 December 2024 | 1 reply
When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18.
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19 January 2025 | 14 replies
if you buy it yourself and turn it into a live in flip and absolutely crush it, great!
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Braeden Warg: Thank you for the clarification and information.I live in Cabarrus County and have experience in residential and commercial construction.
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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
Recently I’ve been living next to an illegal and poorly run STR operation and I can now better empathize with folks who strongly oppose them.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
I live in Portland Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’m looking to start in DFW since I live in Arlington but eventually I’ll be open to other markets to diversify my portfolio.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I know in Philadelphia if I had a 2 BR house it would be viewed favorably by tenants who are seeking 2 BR living situations because most inventory will be apartment style living and for this reason would achieve a rent premium.