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8 November 2024 | 17 replies
Start doing category 1 items right away, provide notice and do category 2 as soon as you can and finally prepare and get ready to initiate category 3 items based on your ability to handle them.
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7 November 2024 | 13 replies
I want some insight on the action items we need to do to know a good amount needed to start.... we are new and want to get in real estate for long term help for our family.
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8 November 2024 | 18 replies
It's hard getting to the door knocking while trying to balance my military job, family time, and upkeeping my own house.
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6 November 2024 | 3 replies
I received incredible advice on my last post and completed a series of case studies in the SF Bay Area.I wanted to dive deeper into the community's recent experiences about renovation items with stronger ROIs and appeal to end buyers.
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6 November 2024 | 1 reply
**Proactive Steps**: - **Prepare for Inspection**: Ensure the property is in excellent condition, with all necessary safety items in place (e.g., smoke detectors, proper handrails).
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5 November 2024 | 0 replies
To determine if the expense should be classified as a capital improvement or a deductible repair, the context of the expense is very important.An example is, if an item of expenditure is part of a general plan of modernization, renovation or rehabilitation to equipment or other business property, it typically must be capitalized even though on its own it would be currently deductible.According to IRS Code, expenses that you must capitalize are those that:Materially increase valueSubstantially prolong useful life (including replacement of deteriorating assets)Adapt the property to a new or different useHowever, you are allowed to deduct expenses and fees for routine maintenance and repairs that help keep the property in efficient operating condition.
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5 November 2024 | 5 replies
I have worked with many lenders that will give you the run around, ask for more items, with no clear cut guidelines.
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9 November 2024 | 87 replies
They are just now getting around to telling the truth.costco is a great indicator of inflation on grocery items..
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4 November 2024 | 1 reply
This diversification includes healthcare, with the South Texas Medical Center continuing to expand; education, with multiple universities enhancing their tech programs; and the military, with cyber command units at local bases.
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4 November 2024 | 2 replies
I'm sure I'm missing items, but in a word, yes, this would be useful.