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12 September 2024 | 6 replies
I am still reading through the awesome getting started guides on BP and working out what my strategy is going to be and where my market should be.
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12 September 2024 | 12 replies
I guide clients who are looking to treat their STR as active.Somethings to consider are whether you should get a cost segregation study done, creating a log of your hours and having an understanding of what hours count / don't count.
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13 September 2024 | 23 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
11 September 2024 | 7 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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11 September 2024 | 2 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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11 September 2024 | 8 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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11 September 2024 | 12 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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11 September 2024 | 3 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
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12 September 2024 | 9 replies
Quote from @Kathleen Park: I recommend you educate yourself on "ordinary wear-and-tear" vs damages, depreciation, and your state laws.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.
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11 September 2024 | 2 replies
Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide