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28 October 2024 | 46 replies
When we go into a recession and people cut back on spending, you’ll be dead in the water with a lot more negative cash flow than that.
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23 October 2024 | 6 replies
My priorities are cash flow and tax benefits, and I’m looking at purchasing a 2/2 that fits up to 10 and is along a body of water.
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24 October 2024 | 36 replies
Service the furnace, A/C and water heater regularly.
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24 October 2024 | 8 replies
Since it's in the city, we have water and sewer access.
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22 October 2024 | 2 replies
There was a water supply line that got damaged during hurricane Milton, resulting in a $600 water bill.
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24 October 2024 | 5 replies
You may have some one offs if there are backdue water/sewer charges or back due real estate taxes as well.
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24 October 2024 | 6 replies
This formula is already in place for water, but here's the issue with gas -- both units use gas heat, however only one unit has a gas range/stove (the other unit has electric).
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23 October 2024 | 5 replies
However, I did speak with the realtor, and she sent me information on key items like the water heater, which was last replaced in 2014.
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23 October 2024 | 11 replies
I just remember getting my tax bills on a few of the flip properties i funded in Dallas a few years back and man those things are eye watering. :)
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26 October 2024 | 25 replies
The watering hole.I don't care who you are, your butt will be at the watering hole at some point today.