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13 November 2024 | 14 replies
Make sure you and your contractor get the right permits but all you have to do is add temporarily walls to where you want to section off.
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9 November 2024 | 8 replies
.* Walnut Hills: Quiet and community-oriented, great for rental stability.Areas to Approach with Caution:* Columbus: Some sections of Hilltop and Linden due to higher crime rates.* Dayton: Certain parts of West Dayton, which face economic challenges.Focusing on due diligence in these neighborhoods can help you identify stable, cash-flowing opportunities.
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1 November 2024 | 34 replies
It is currently section 8 with a tenant in place.
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8 November 2024 | 4 replies
*I am not a CPA, tax professional or a lawyer*I cannot give legal advice, so all of my advice is illegal advice.As far as I know, section 469 of the tax code is what allows for the "STR loophole".
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7 November 2024 | 10 replies
. 🫡 Mentorship makes a world of difference, and having someone in your corner to sharpen your ideas and keep you on track will definitely help you hit those goals faster.Looking forward to seeing you win, Christian!
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7 November 2024 | 10 replies
I’m in the process of searching for land in the Houston area to then build a 4-plex on it.The plan is to self-fund the purchase & construction, rent the units and cash out with a mortage.I like the idea of serving lower income families and therefore don’t shy away from section 8.This is the first time I do something like this, so I’m throwing it out there in hopes of hearing your thoughts and learning from your experience!
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1 November 2024 | 0 replies
Understanding the IRS Section 179 Election to Expense Depreciable Assets is crucial to making the most of your tax strategy.This provision allows taxpayers to expense certain qualifying assets upfront instead of depreciating them over a period of years.However, there are several factors to consider when using this tax tool.Let’s break down how it works:What Is Section 179?
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8 November 2024 | 3 replies
I put my sister who lived in section 8 housing as a 40% owner on the deed and she moved in paying the mortgage which was much less than the rent she was paying in rent.
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7 November 2024 | 1 reply
I mistakenly posted this in the classified section and wanted to repost in the correct location.
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4 November 2024 | 2 replies
If you are building from scratch, see if you can buy a corner lot to build a duplex that has one driveway/garage on one street and the other on the other street-they look more like a large single family home until you go around the corner.