If you find a good tile guy the time saved and knowledge is definitely worth it. 

Our recommendation is sub-metering, for the following reasons:-You will get monthly reads instead of quarterly, so any leaks or other abnormal usage can be addressed faster (this one benefit alone could save you thousands on a water bill).

However, I'm sure many people have, especially if they have images or floor plans of the houses/other features and lots of data. 

Following up - I tried Shellpoint one last time today and we came up with a plan.

On top of that the tall ceiling height on the 1st floor presented a great open floor plan concept.

Does anybody know if investment gains from an house flip is stilled taxed if put into a HYSA (high yield savings account)?

Hello,I am in the process of closing on my first property, a triplex I plan on owner occupying for 1 year.

My original plan was to update and flip it , pay off the heloc and use the profits toward buying my first rental.

I have decent W2 income and I plan to continue working for at least 5-10 years.

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