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11 October 2021 | 36 replies
Theannual return will report gross inflows and outflows with a breakdown for physical cash,transactions with a foreign account, and transfers to and from another account with the sameowner.
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22 October 2021 | 88 replies
Your maintenance needs and capital expenditure needs depend solely on the physical condition of the property, not your ability to collect rent.
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8 March 2022 | 84 replies
If we or Europe get Physically pulled into the War, we will stop all investments on these projects immediately.
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10 January 2022 | 37 replies
But that last time -- anything could happen.You need to carry around pepper spray and a gun if you're worried about any sort of physical confrontation with this kind of trash.
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14 August 2022 | 120 replies
Physical gold does not.When we bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 it cost the equivalent of 242 ounces of gold.
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11 April 2022 | 85 replies
Everyone can be a seller in the stock market; nobody has to own stocks - that is physically not possible in a housing market.
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3 June 2022 | 2 replies
It will become 20% and I won't have constant stays like rentalSwitching management while I can not be in that place physically adds more communication riskAlso, my place is furnished.
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4 November 2023 | 2 replies
You can connect the dots.On top of financial motivation, we have all the usual human factors: overload, exhaustion, physical ailments, mental health.
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24 October 2023 | 17 replies
Here are some of the reasons why fix-and-flips are often perceived as more popular:Simplicity: The fix-and-flip process is straightforward, making it easier for newcomers to understand compared to creative financing.Quick Returns: Investors typically see faster returns with fix-and-flips, making it attractive for those looking for a quick profit.Tangible Assets: Dealing with physical properties throughout the process can be appealing to investors.Media Influence: Reality TV shows and media coverage often highlight the excitement and profit potential of fix-and-flip projects.Access to Capital: Many investors have access to capital, which makes funding fix-and-flip projects more accessible.Local Market Factors: Market conditions and the availability of distressed properties can influence the popularity of fix-and-flip strategies.Risk Perception: Creative financing may be perceived as more complex and riskier, while fix-and-flip projects are seen as more straightforward.Both fix-and-flip and creative financing strategies have their place in real estate investing, and the choice between them should be based on individual goals, risk tolerance, financial resources, and market opportunities.
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15 January 2024 | 3 replies
Do you go out and physically take them, ask current owner (if possible) or just use google maps?