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7 December 2018 | 26 replies
Of course, OOS investing always ads another level of risk/complication, in that you can't just drive by and make sure your property is being maintained, etc.
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11 December 2018 | 8 replies
@Ram Batchu it complicates issues and I wouldn't allow it.
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18 December 2018 | 9 replies
The main point is that houses are complicated systems, and only experience and practice will help you catch things.
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10 December 2018 | 8 replies
@Alex KnightGenerally no, cap gains and dividend income are portfolio income, not passive income.There is an exception if you invested in an investment partnership, and the investment partnership is in the trade or business of trading, not merely investing.This gets a little complicated and I would advise you to consult your tax advisor if you think you might fit the fact pattern.
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11 December 2018 | 2 replies
Not trying to over complicate the question, sorry if I did.Thanks in advance.
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11 December 2018 | 5 replies
Most landlords should stay away from electrical if it is anything more complicated than a light fixture.
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19 December 2018 | 6 replies
However, it's quite complicated and our heads are still spinning.
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11 August 2022 | 12 replies
As to whether or not you need coverage, that is more complicated.
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17 December 2018 | 9 replies
It is so much more complicated than buying normal real estate.
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13 December 2018 | 1 reply
If giving the investor equity the circumstances get much more complicated.