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15 February 2024 | 43 replies
There are new regulations in California that allow tiny homes to be placed in backyards very easily.
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15 February 2024 | 2 replies
This can be particularly useful for getting location-specific estimates, which are crucial as costs can vary significantly depending on the area.Home-Cost features a cost-to-build calculator that allows you to vary zip code, actual home design, and quality assumptions for more accurate cost estimates.
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15 February 2024 | 4 replies
(Sometimes to the HOA rules too, for example many don't allow rentals.)
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15 February 2024 | 3 replies
Hey Karelyn Cruz,As accountants on BP, we are not allowed to self-promote.
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15 February 2024 | 4 replies
But it will still allow you to afford a SIGNIFICANTLY higher price point than if you did not house hack.So, if real estate appreciates 5% per year, then a $500,000 property will have $138,000 in additional value after 5 years.
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15 February 2024 | 6 replies
This allows 2 things - for those with experience within that strategy to help as well as network immediately or folks share their resources to help another.
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15 February 2024 | 3 replies
The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.
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15 February 2024 | 42 replies
IN CA ozone generators are only allowed to be used by very specialized companies with approximate certifications etc.
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15 February 2024 | 4 replies
So we configured the apartment with 2/1s with finishes and rents that allowed us to compete really well with the bungalows (less than the bungalows but still a really good rent for us.- We designed the units for low maintenance (tile floors, only electric - no gas fixtures)- We had 9 parking spots for 6 units so we rented out the 2nd spots
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15 February 2024 | 3 replies
We are a fixed cost builder and don't negotiate price of homes, but work with buyers to value engineer plans and make selections that fit within their budget.During our initial meeting the realtor didn't say anything, but gave me some standard paperwork for construction specs and allowances.