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10 May 2024 | 23 replies
Three thoughts related to the issues mentioned on this thread:- demand for quality CPAs, especially specializing in real estate, is higher than their/our capacity- in my firm, all first-year clients get an extension- collecting 100% fee upfront is fairly common in tax firmsYou may want to find this old thread interesting: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1042619-strai...
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10 May 2024 | 7 replies
Costs are also a bit high right now and it’s a substantial investment, likely $1000s per day to run at a scale that would be useful to the community.
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12 May 2024 | 18 replies
You have to really look hard to ensure you can find a quality PM.
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9 May 2024 | 8 replies
Unit A is about 100 years old and Unit B is almost completely new.Pros:-The duplex is in a very desirable neighborhood with home value appreciation year over year at about 50+%-Rent is also in high demand within this area-Cash flows well even with high interest rates and increasing property taxes-Home is price below average cost per sq ft-The house has been renovated and some parts of it has been remodeledCons:-All issues are with Unit A, the 100 year old unit.
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12 May 2024 | 21 replies
I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast.
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10 May 2024 | 36 replies
One thing to consider is where you are purchasing and the quality of the home.
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9 May 2024 | 8 replies
On the other hand If you know the markets that are more favorable and attract high qualities tenants land lording can be very easy with little to no worries.
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12 May 2024 | 14 replies
I would never trade highly destructive tenants for cash flow.
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10 May 2024 | 23 replies
Was it a market based decision or a quality of life one?
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9 May 2024 | 9 replies
What softwares/tools do you use and what has your past experience taught you that im glossing over?