18 October 2024 | 34 replies
I am in a similar situation to you in that I am in a 100% commission sales job and the number of deductions and the whittling away of your effective tax rate is very powerful once you can wrap your head around the numbers and the big picture.
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11 October 2024 | 11 replies
Do one of you have power of attorney to allow you to take over managing the unit?
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13 October 2024 | 18 replies
I’m not a judge but I feel if you send certified mail telling them to either contact the repair person directly or to reach out to you to set up the appointment then you have done everything in your power.
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8 October 2024 | 2 replies
The disparity is even more alarming in Worcester, where median income has grown by 19.7 percent, while mortgage payments have surged a staggering 82.9 percent.It’s no surprise that home prices in Worcester have risen, but I didn’t realize the jump was so dramatic.What I’m seeing on the ground is that many of the buyers for multifamily homes (multis) in Worcester are coming from the east—places like Greater Boston.
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11 October 2024 | 56 replies
Having parents co-sign for the loan (if possible) is such a powerful tool that I do not see used enough.You mentioned renting to college students?
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7 October 2024 | 7 replies
By last night and early this morning, I did suggest that they evacuate but that they could stay if they didn't have any other options (surge is my main concern, we are on the 18th floor so I don't think they will have an issue with that and we have Miami/Dade qualified hurricane protection)...BUT, I was very forthright that they would likely be without water and electricity and stuck on the 18th floor possible for some time.
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10 October 2024 | 2 replies
BRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, and it's one of the most powerful ways to scale your investment portfolio using leverage.
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11 October 2024 | 8 replies
I remember when I bought my first investment property..it felt like navigating unchated waters, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made.The BRRRR method is a powerful strategy.
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11 October 2024 | 3 replies
We use solar energy and batteries to power any electrical equipment.