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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Was able to get a meeting with the seller and negotiated using evolving knowledge of construction and deal analysis in addition to discovering seller motivation through direct contact.
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13 February 2025 | 4 replies
Additional Considerations: Costs & Market Changes•Ongoing Maintenance & Housekeeping: STRs require regular deep cleaning, restocking of supplies, and maintenance.
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
It was held by the previous owner for a very long time, so I wouldn't be surprised if some basic facts about the house are incorrect.I was making an offer on a house a couple years ago and discovered that the owner was paying taxes on an additional house that was on the neighbors lot and didn't know it!
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26 January 2025 | 6 replies
In addition to that, the septic tank is undersized for the size of the home.
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24 January 2025 | 10 replies
I've also leveraged their webhooks to automate additional things on my end like setting the thermostat to the appropriate temperature an hour before the guest check-in and turning it off after they check out.
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Additionally, there typically are additional state protections (outside of the agreement) based on where the fund is located.
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
Additionally, a CPA can maximize child tax credits, rental property depreciation, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for their 1099 income.
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13 January 2025 | 0 replies
If you’re wondering how much equity you’ve built or how you can use it to meet your goals, connect with a local real estate agent to explore the possibilities.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’d recommend a consultation with an attorney specializing in these, in addition to an accountant.
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11 February 2025 | 39 replies
Thank you Eric.In addition to the rental properties, my wife and I have a paid off house, paid off car, and about $1.4m in retirement accounts, brokerages, and savings.We live in a HCOL area and our expenses are $9.5k per month even though we live pretty modestly.I set out initially to have real estate pay for at least some of my expenses in order to give me more freedom and financial security.Is your wife quitting too?