-Steven the Tax Guy

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

So we can afford maintenance and taxes.

There looks to be many deals around the city but with high crime rates and and relatively old homes throughout, I wanted to learn about whether there are any up-and-coming neighborhoods, or places that I should avoid all together.

Hi, anyone have success with tax deeds in Arkansas via COSL website?

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

And could save capital gain tax on first 500K profit .

A 2,000 sq. ft. single-family home with a 1,600 sq. ft. finished below-grade basement is currently on the market for sale. I am considering using the entire basement as my new home office (given my job, I need a large...

And they can all be avoided.  

I prefer to avoid kludgy systems that weren't designed for regular, high-dollar transactions like rent payments (Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, etc.).