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9 February 2024 | 12 replies
Yes, HMLs are higher in interest rate on average but if it allows you to get the job done and stabilize properly I don’t see a difference between HML and a private lender.
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9 February 2024 | 24 replies
Stoves (electric) tend to last about 5 years so I allow about $100/year for a stove.2.
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9 February 2024 | 8 replies
The R20 zoning does have it's limitations but an ADU of less than 800 square feet with off street parking is allowed and the permitting process is generally quicker because of the nature of the building.
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9 February 2024 | 9 replies
There are a handful of creative, alternative options out there but I think the bottom line is that sometimes the city will allow people to get easements or share sewer lines if they deem that to be the most reliable and cost effective option.
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9 February 2024 | 21 replies
And allows the smaller builder to build their experience.
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9 February 2024 | 2 replies
As a rookie landlord, last year I allowed pets but didn't charge an extra fee for them.Now as we're getting closer to renewal time (in 5 months), I want to start communicating the rent increase to my tenants.
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9 February 2024 | 6 replies
Reason I tell you to only use part of the $50K is because its better to use the banks money.That also allows you to stay cash fluid and have reserves for repairs and renovations.
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8 February 2024 | 2 replies
For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.
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9 February 2024 | 8 replies
This is a little surprising that such trolls are allowed here on the forums.
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7 February 2024 | 34 replies
You are better off deducting the mileage per the fed rate.