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14 August 2012 | 31 replies
I am concerned because in case I want to sell the house at some point, I'd like to reduce my capital gains taxes as much as possible.
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3 August 2012 | 2 replies
If you live in it for 2 years, there's no tax on your gain.
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12 August 2012 | 9 replies
If I can get a quick sale I'll avoid the capitals gain tax, but that may not happen.
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19 January 2014 | 32 replies
Once I purchase at tax sale, I drive to the house, gain access and change the locks.
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5 August 2012 | 2 replies
Hello...I am new here and learning so much valuable information.
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4 August 2012 | 3 replies
(assume that I'd be able to get qualified for the loan and that it would be "reasonable" to be able to pay back the 40K in the time specified)after re-reading, i assume the investor would need to be a lienholder from the beginner under any circumstance...but is that even possible, or would I have to buy the house "with" the investor, which i'd rather not do...also, do not dwell upon the legal details of the arrangement, i have people that I could do this with on a verbal contract not to mention a seperate written contract that protected their investment+interest in the event I sold the property for a gain...I'm much more concerned about the actual numbers/percentages and how realistic this proposition is from an investment standpoint, not a legal one..
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5 August 2012 | 5 replies
I hope to gain some insight from your experience!
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5 August 2012 | 4 replies
My education level is coming across, but I still need a few more months until I am ready to embark on my own journey.In the mean time we will work diligently on decreasing student debt, cc debt ratio, and other open loans.If anyone can assist me in gaining a mentor I would be very appreciative!
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14 September 2012 | 5 replies
It will make you a better person, teach a valuable lesson, and save your business.
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15 September 2012 | 5 replies
Someday you'll likely get to the point where youpass on many deals that you would jump on today, your abilites improve and your time becomes more valuable as you require a higher yield for your troubles. :)