When people call you back just shoot it straight, tell them you’re a military family who just moved to the area, looking for a long term investment and already approved for the loan.

However most calls go straight to voice mail.

When I moved out of my unit in 1993, the value of the building is up 3 times, but the allocated basis is still 1/3 of the purchase price of the structure in 1983, less land value, but the depreciation is under laws in effect in 1993, 27.5 years straight line.

For example, profits rose in 2020, but profit margins dipped (the third straight year that returns on investments declined).

We had the 7th straight week of over 300 contracts signed in Manhattan which is amazing and we had the 7th straight week of over 30 or more contract signed over $4M (41) which is the longest streak going back as far to 2006 which is as far back as this data was tracked.

I've read a ton online but can't seem to find a straight answer.

Here's mine:HOLDING DEPOSIT RECEIPTMove-In Date: Applicant Name: Applicant agrees to rent housing accommodations located at 123 Straight Street, Cody, WY 82414 The applicant posts a holding deposit for the accommodations in the amount of $1,500.00.Upon signing the Lease Agreement, this deposit shall automatically convert to the Security Deposit.

It can be very lucrative but you better be ready to straight up HUSTLE.

I recommend checking out the House Hacking calculator @Tom Shallcross and @Mark Ainley put together on the Straight Up Chicago Investor website.

I would just look up real estate attorneys or ask other investors at your local REIA group which attorneys they use for such things and they will be able to let you know if you're walking the straight and narrow.