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9 July 2024 | 6 replies
Think of the EXTREME example where someone buys a ratty house in a TERRIBLE neighborhood and then GROSSLY over improves it because that is what they know and like themselves.
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7 July 2024 | 9 replies
On Oahu the bottom line of buying in this type of zone is that you will pay higher property taxes and fees, but you have a lot more confidence that you'll be able to continue to operate your property as an STR for years to come.
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7 July 2024 | 5 replies
For example, vets can buy a 4 plex and rent out the other 3 units.Additionally, the VA understands that active duty vets move a lot and the program is geared towards this.
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3 July 2024 | 2 replies
Along with my 2 business partners I buy & build small micro-resorts and unique vacation rentals across the Appalachian region.
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7 July 2024 | 19 replies
Hi Anthony, I live in Puerto Rico and I got to tell you that duplex properties down here are not quite the best investment unless you want it for personal use or buy for rent.
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7 July 2024 | 6 replies
Is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund just an investment fund like buying mutual funds etc?
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7 July 2024 | 9 replies
Calling all Dayton, OH area investors, is anyone willing to share a referral for a great CPA with experience navigating buy and hold and flip investments?
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7 July 2024 | 12 replies
I've done the numbers and they don't work as a flip nor do they work for someone to buy cash and rent it out.
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7 July 2024 | 5 replies
Are you saying if the army doesn’t allow me to buy a house?
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8 July 2024 | 14 replies
They may decide to buy a house or get a job of high enough quality that they do a background check on them and they need to get the judgment released in order to qualify.