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6 March 2024 | 22 replies
Hey @Jacob Lockard, so I am not a fan of getting rid of properties, but in this case it seems like the way to go.You have lived in the place for 2 of the last 5 years I assume?
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6 March 2024 | 6 replies
Hello everyone, me and my wife are be looking houses for flip in the last 3 months and is being challenging finding deals any advice for new investors like us
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6 March 2024 | 7 replies
We weren’t having issues selling on contract until late last year (I’ve owned it since 2021).
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5 March 2024 | 8 replies
Be sure to include in your math the loss of the section 121 exclusion on your $50 gain in value.BP members often ask if their former primary residence makes a good rental and in most cases it does not (unless pre-planned as such).
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6 March 2024 | 10 replies
Hello BPer's,I purchased a property (vacation/STR) in Garden City Beach last year.
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6 March 2024 | 17 replies
These early experiences are laying the foundation for your successful and long-lasting real estate journey.
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6 March 2024 | 6 replies
@Abiy Tedla I have mostly gone with white cabinets with black hardware on the same as is the market trend currentlyPersonally, I'm a fan of staining cabinets more so than painting since it lasts a lot longer and is more durable (plus I think it looks nicer than painted cabinets too) Additionally, using stainless steel appliances and under-mount sinks definitely adds to the oomph factor of the property even though they aren't much more expensive than their counterparts
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6 March 2024 | 1 reply
I used to speak at IMN Conferences and I went over from Tampa last year.
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4 March 2024 | 12 replies
Many find themselves at a loss because of depreciation.
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4 March 2024 | 8 replies
Because if we can take deprecation losses from our rentals, we can use that loss to offset our other active income (from being a broker for example).