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22 August 2024 | 2 replies
I tend to lever properties up to buy more, but since rates have outpaced rents, it's been more difficult to do so successfully.
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22 August 2024 | 9 replies
Out of curiosity I looked up what monthly rents were going for similar houses on AirBNB/VRBO, and the cheapest I could find in my area for similar property (furnished however) was $1400 over what I am asking for my LTR.
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22 August 2024 | 1 reply
Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to share your thoughts or comments.
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15 August 2024 | 9 replies
Since I’m not trying to have negative cash flow, I’ll likely sell it when I leave and roll that equity into another investment property when I move to my next duty station and use a VA loan to buy another primary residence.
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22 August 2024 | 9 replies
Any mistake can create a domino effect and impact both investments.If your current investment is performing well, save up that money and use it to build a pile of cash for a new investment.
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21 August 2024 | 4 replies
Add 10% to costs for misc items to come up.
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22 August 2024 | 5 replies
I'm guessing that's because too many people didn't follow through on the "keep quiet after 10pm" rule and they ended up with fines etc.
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21 August 2024 | 5 replies
Hi - I am looking for ground up financing on a property I own in Fort Myers on 1.91 acres.
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21 August 2024 | 9 replies
In theory, it should be possible suck up water with a wet vac and then dry quickly with booster fans and a commercial dehumidifier (we keep a set of equipment around for that purpose) before the carpet develops an odor.