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23 October 2024 | 5 replies
If military tenants are more your speed, you’ll want to ensure your properties are an easy commute to the military base.
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2 November 2024 | 64 replies
No I didn't install a foam backer rod, wasn't aware of this item, thanks for the tip :)Floor was very clean but not perfectly level as the house is over 100 years old.
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29 October 2024 | 9 replies
These are the items to look out for with your tax professional.
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29 October 2024 | 19 replies
Once you take over the cabin there will be other unexpected items you will need to purchase no matter if the cabin is new or old.
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27 October 2024 | 4 replies
Typically you want to cover all floors and windows and items to remain unpainted like ceiling fans, etc.
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29 October 2024 | 21 replies
IRS Publication 590 is a good resource to examine these items as well.
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28 October 2024 | 7 replies
I look at every single item in the pro forma and imagine that it is complete BS, and see if I can challenge it.
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23 October 2024 | 6 replies
I have had travel nurses, medical students, and military members stay for multiple months in some of my STRs.
30 October 2024 | 94 replies
Doesn’t fit your time frame but join the military.
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30 October 2024 | 4 replies
It was enough time to put together an overnight bag with a few essentials, and Torres told the woman she could come back for bigger items later.