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18 June 2023 | 15 replies
the simplistic formula of, for example, buy for 100 rehab for 50 refi at 200 is way off and understates the costs involved.
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17 November 2017 | 36 replies
my Experience with Texas wholesalers has been horrendous personally... values grossly overstated.. repairs grossly understated.. no morals no ethics at least the ones I ran into..
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5 March 2022 | 10 replies
An understated competitive advantage for real estate investors is having trusted boots on the ground in the markets you invest in so you may want to make that part of your criteria.
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8 August 2018 | 272 replies
Therefore, property such as wall coverings, carpeting, special purpose wiring or other installations affixed to the building can be considered real property under state law and like kind for section 1031 purposes, but personal property in cost segregation studies.
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16 August 2014 | 26 replies
Management costs, administration, repair expenses, advertising, permits and other fees are often understated or omitted from the information.
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24 February 2009 | 11 replies
Expenses can be understated.
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11 February 2017 | 45 replies
The numbers are rarely as most will claim and they generally understate or ignore expenses.
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10 April 2017 | 12 replies
Stick to business.Another possible up side is that, depending on your state regulations, in some cases having a family member in the property removes it from falling under state landlord tenant regulations.
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6 January 2008 | 15 replies
Do you put it big at the top or more understated?
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17 May 2016 | 17 replies
If you held the property you'd be understating depreciation as well.You would also be overstating your income on your next sale as you are actually paying more by the agreement.