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30 September 2016 | 3 replies
Does this sound shady?
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11 October 2016 | 9 replies
I assisted my friend earlier this year and he only spent $8,000-$10,000 total on the home and replacing the sink, toilets, tubs and kitchen and bathroom tiles as well as other minor repairs.
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14 November 2016 | 12 replies
Sounds great!
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6 February 2020 | 10 replies
Sounds like you're quite the savvy investor!
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4 October 2016 | 8 replies
sounds like a car salesman trying to add on to the deal.
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29 September 2016 | 1 reply
However, there is a way to convert a rental into your primary after the completion of a 1031 and the establishment of the replacement property as a investment asset as you suggest in your last option.
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1 October 2016 | 12 replies
Sounds like you've got a great foundation to start living the lifestyle you plan.