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10 February 2020 | 6 replies
We are being optimistic, but realistic as well in terms of the outcome, and at minimum we have learned some very valuable lessons to use should we invest in future short sales.Thank you all for your replies, which have been very helpful!
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23 January 2020 | 7 replies
I spent 15 years as a contractor and am now a carpenter by trade, so I am well versed in all phases of remodeling and managing rehabs.
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22 July 2022 | 6 replies
. :) Pretty much all landlords are interested in qualifying as "trade or business" under Sec. 162.
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22 January 2020 | 1 reply
What was the outcome?
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22 January 2020 | 0 replies
Updates in kitchen and bath, the area was easy to work and sell in also What was the outcome?
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6 July 2021 | 23 replies
Would love to get to know some some other investors and trade tips/tricks.
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29 January 2020 | 6 replies
You would buying it for less than a multiple of 1 when businesses trade anywhere between a multiple of 2 to 10 depending on business type of profit.