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22 April 2024 | 9 replies
I normally advise people to self manage for the first part of their journey if they can so that they can get a knowledge base to become better investors.At some point if you get to enough units self management is tough and its too costly to hire an employee so the numbers make sense hiring a property manager.To be blunt, you are going down a risky path for an investor.
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22 April 2024 | 12 replies
., you sell your investment), you may be able to use any remaining suspended passive losses to offset other forms of income, including non-passive income like W-2 income.It's important to note that tax laws and regulations can be complex, and the treatment of passive losses can vary based on individual circumstances and changes in tax laws.
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21 April 2024 | 22 replies
We have built a database based on room prices from various roommate leasing sites.
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22 April 2024 | 7 replies
Our assistant property manager, Julie would be a great person to connect with as we are also based in Pennsylvania, so hello from Pittsburgh!
22 April 2024 | 5 replies
Welcome to BP Edward,I'm based in Columbus, OH, but my team does work in Cincinnati as well.
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22 April 2024 | 9 replies
I would avoid the niche sites that target a specific demographic because it limits your marketing and rental base.
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23 April 2024 | 14 replies
Establishing a robust financial base is vital, as it echoes your investment aspirations and capacity for risk.
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22 April 2024 | 17 replies
I have intentionally built a healthy owner-tenant relationship over time, and I find that based on the mutual trust component, she cares for the property better than any other tenant I have had.
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23 April 2024 | 44 replies
They could be traveling for work or for personal reasons (I actually rented a place off Airbnb in Billings, MT during football season when my son played football in college so I could be there for his games.)