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31 January 2025 | 9 replies
I did a direct rollover for a rental property.question: Can I deduct repairs from the remodel as well as take advantage of the depreation schedule as i do on a triditional financing.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
The combination of Germany's stable economy, well-regulated property market, relatively low interest rates, and the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation make it a compelling choice for U.S.
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions as well.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
I'd recommend staying within 10-15% of the median priced home because that's where the most demand will be not only for renters but owner occupants as well.
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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
If I could move to a more simple software than QBO, it would save me several thousand a year, and the simplicity would be valuable as well.
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20 January 2025 | 31 replies
@Stuart Udis your absolutely right, as far as the market my biggest issue is that I don’t know that area very well and neither does the agent that is helping me.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
You must learn to manage the property well.