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1 July 2018 | 17 replies
Then, I realized, if I go out of my way to help their business grow they will take better care of mine!!!!
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12 June 2018 | 3 replies
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1 February 2019 | 32 replies
Account Closed - Request assistance with the 'Events' page - Can we add Germany as a location and no need to select a state.
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14 June 2018 | 40 replies
He takes care of the property like he owns it.
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13 June 2018 | 8 replies
Well, @Eric Schwake, other than the tax advantages for rentals, collecting a mortgage payment from a borrower is like having a tenant who pays you monthly, doesn't ask to have anything repaired, does not move out and require you to turn over the property, and keeps really good care of the home (mostly).
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12 June 2018 | 2 replies
We are extra careful in our screening process for this reason.
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13 June 2018 | 14 replies
As long as you are not lying about the income, the IRS won't care that it is not a regular monthly amount.
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12 June 2018 | 1 reply
As soon as I get the paint taken care of, the wood floors are going to need refinishing.
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17 June 2018 | 4 replies
Really you need to make sure you have bills in your name and postage sent to that house and there is not much a lender will do to argue where you live if they ever were to care.
10 July 2018 | 6 replies
Just be careful that it could subject you to an additional income tax return in each of those states as well if you decide to do that.