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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Utilizing the VA loan is a good first step in terms of investing.
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Out of that voucher amount, they will have a utility and appliance work sheet that provides a cost for each utility or appliance not provided by a landlord for each bedroom size.
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18 January 2025 | 17 replies
@Chris Collins Tenants usually pay all utilities.
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18 January 2025 | 21 replies
However, if you intend to work with a hard money lender or utilize a short-term loan product, you're on the clock for repayment, which can be stressful if things go sideways.
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
But there are also a lot of reviews online calling this place a scam.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you have taxable income that could’ve been reduced utilizing tax strategies?
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9 January 2025 | 12 replies
As noted above, up to 50% of gross rental income normally gets eaten up by expenses (taxes, management fees, utilities, landscaping, repairs, capex, etc).
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5 January 2025 | 4 replies
You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I would also try to minimize expenses through decreasing cleaning costs, installing smart tech like a thermostat to control utility costs, etc.5.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Additionally, not all transaction types support Locations, meaning you'll have to create journal entries to correct them—requiring a solid understanding of debits and credits, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.Instead, I recommend biting the bullet and upgrading to QuickBooks Online Plus for each entity.