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16 January 2025 | 78 replies
I've seen it happen countless times, especially from one company here in Birmingham.2 - Hire your own home inspector. do not use any home inspector a turnkey provider recommends.
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14 January 2025 | 28 replies
This included all the data from the first 6 months of the year as I did not hire her until July.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.
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14 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hire a property management company who will manage it for you.
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20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Just like professional athletes who still work with coaches to hone their skills, a real estate mentor or coach can provide you with valuable insights, shortcuts, and strategies that can help you avoid mistakes and fast-track your success.
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17 January 2025 | 28 replies
Then hire a handyman to put everything together.Rooms to go sells whole rooms full of furniture, sometimes at zero interest.
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12 February 2025 | 8 replies
Sounds like I am in the right market for what I am looking for both personally and professionally.
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4 January 2025 | 26 replies
Should I spend money on professional photos?
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11 February 2025 | 25 replies
However, we just started STR property management and it would be very helpful/look more professional to have the ability to esign contracts, autogenerate payout statements, direct deposit payouts, ect.