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19 February 2024 | 9 replies
That income you are making now, is already being eroded by inflation and will continue to be eroded as rates fall.The answer to all of our financial problems is cash.
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19 February 2024 | 5 replies
Keep in mind by building and then selling the home you are going to be taxed at STCG (effectively ordinary income) whereas the land, could be taxed at LTCG.
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18 February 2024 | 1 reply
While I can’t entirely say for credit score, a good rule of thumb I’ve found is to have paystubs that verify 3x rental income in monthly income for whatever tenants are paying for property.
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19 February 2024 | 10 replies
From a gross income perspective I think Holden is better but from a price point perspective Oak Island is better.
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16 February 2024 | 31 replies
I recently got 2 lots for under your combined annual income (each), that I am planning on turning into good money making potential.
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16 February 2024 | 2 replies
Hi all, Do you guys pay income tax on the rental properties you own in the city of Cleveland?
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19 February 2024 | 38 replies
You are asking some great questions and the best answer I know to give you is that rental income & expenses can be more predictable in a condo and attract a greater pool of guests.
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19 February 2024 | 67 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with zero or negative relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
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19 February 2024 | 5 replies
Rents are higher, income is better, appreciation is higher, your basis is lower, and you have much more equity to recycle that cash.
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19 February 2024 | 5 replies
Can take a hard money loan option no income no doc at 30% down on the purchase getting the 100% of construction