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21 September 2014 | 10 replies
@Amanda Hoening I actually have an extra ticket if you like to have it.
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23 October 2014 | 3 replies
I use $1 per sq ft per year as a rule of thumb, theoretically this should build up so when you need to replace the roof (or another big ticket item) you have the cash to do so.
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1 July 2014 | 9 replies
, CapEx (big ticket items that happen occasionally) and possibly management and HOA?
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9 January 2017 | 6 replies
Some things to keep in mind are: mortgage (unless all cash purchase), utilities, cap ex (term stands for capital expenditures meaning large ticket items such as roofs, windows, plumbing, etc.) monthly maintenance, HOA (home owners association) if necessary, legal, accounting, vacancy.
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30 October 2015 | 30 replies
Capex may refer to the item itself like hot water heaters, roof's, appliances, etc - i.e. big ticket items that don't require monthly recurring replacement but also Capex can refer to the account or monies retained from proceeds for future (replacements).
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4 May 2013 | 3 replies
So, not entirely free travel.I can buzz down the busy streets here in town, but after hours, there are "curzing zones" if you're caught on that street more than once going in one direction, you get a ticket for crusing, not reall free to travel.
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17 September 2015 | 16 replies
With your accounting practice though you have something most people can't offer and if you truly find some good workarounds that most people don't know about well now you have a ticket into just about any real estate investor anywhere and probably every service provider to boot.
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7 December 2017 | 8 replies
For me, I have no intent on using insurance as a lottery ticket.
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7 February 2018 | 4 replies
I'd love to hear your just because stories as well.Thanks in advance The next plateau will be to buy a ticket on a trip around the moon ... two seats are already sold.