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Nicholas Armstrong Letting go of a long term tenant after purchasing duplex.
7 February 2016 | 8 replies
If he has to move and suggests he will trash the place, give him a 24-hour notice to enter every two weeks with the excuse you are going to do some repairs...find something simple you can do like caulk around shower enclosure and do it meanwhile conducting a visual inspection to see if he is causing damage. 
Hunter Harms Questions about architects and designers when flipping?
3 February 2018 | 13 replies
Most Home Stagers can visualize how the home is going to function, and appeal to the masses.
Joshua Dorkin The New BiggerPockets is Here!
27 June 2014 | 216 replies
It's SOOOO visually appealing! 
Gp G. out of state properties due deligence
12 February 2020 | 1 reply
can they visually inspect everything for me before i go in contract like city sewer or not or like big hole in roof , is property like in big downstream slope side etc.Please advise
Matt Dixon Better application just before accepting deposit
8 November 2018 | 7 replies
That way there is no preferential treatment accusations, hurt feelings, etc.The first person to turn in their application and application fee gets screened first, if they meet my qualifications they get first opportunity to put their deposit down for the property.
Cynthia Wright Looking for someone in my area to shadow on a deal..
15 November 2017 | 3 replies
I'm more of a hands-on , visual learner so getting with the right investor who I could assist with projects,  updated pics of properties etc will get me on the right path to purchasing my first deal whether it be through partnership with my future mentor or solo. 
Maria D'Aura Would you buy with this issue?
19 August 2017 | 10 replies
The crack looks big... but sometimes like in my buyer's situation: it didn't matter: as it was just visual and it did not affect the structural integrity of the property. $300 could save you a lot of time, and thousands of dollars down the line. 
Chad Lamb Properly describing the benefits of owner financing
4 October 2017 | 3 replies
This is extremely helpful if your owner is in the 15% income tax or lower and can get the benefit of the 0% long term cap gain treatment
Ryan Swan Best hard flooring for rental property
4 June 2019 | 10 replies
The slope however is pretty subtle, only noticeable if u walk along the transition, can't visually see it and most people wont notice it.Also, don't go with the cheapest of LVP, go a little higher in grade, just talk to the sales guys at any flooring company and i'm sure they will tell you what to go w/ for a rental.
Jay Gray REO tips for a cash buying newbie?...
2 September 2010 | 28 replies
I'd talk to a CPA to discuss your personal situation, but in my experience, the best way to minimize taxes for these types of transactions is to minimize your FICA taxes by electing s-corp taxation treatment (either by creating an s-corp or creating an LLC taxed as an s-corp) and paying part of your gain as dividend instead of salary...If you hold the property for at least one year (without trying to sell it in that first year), you will incur long-term capital gains.If you live in the property for at least 2 out of 5 years prior to selling, you can avoid capital gains up to $500K.