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5 May 2024 | 64 replies
One of my friends is a real estate agent in Panama City so it was a great opportunity to see him.When we saw the program of the trip, it was fairly obvious that the trip was organized in a way that we would only have the time to talk to people linked to the developer or the deal instead of taking to other independent professionals.
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2 May 2024 | 8 replies
Keep your eyes and ears open for any calls, webinars, or presentations in regard to the fund, as this is an excellent opportunity to get to know the team and the strategy on a deeper level.The fund manager is in charge of all aspects of the fund's day-to-day operations, allowing investors to invest without being concerned with each transaction made through the fund.Benefits of Investing in Real Estate FundsReal estate funds often provide higher than average, consistent returns, that are independent from the stock market’s fluctuations, further proving that investing in real estate is a dependable way to generate revenue and profits over time.
2 May 2024 | 41 replies
Are you saying I can only use 1 handyman/independent contractor ONLY once?
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2 May 2024 | 12 replies
I spoke to local owners who have been audited for increasing rents without there permission and they had to pay back the difference!
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3 May 2024 | 25 replies
The CFTB also happens to be even more rigorous than the IRS when it comes to auditing and reviewing 1031 exchanges.
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2 May 2024 | 2 replies
My client immediately ordered an independent appraisal to be done on the property which came back with 1,350.
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2 May 2024 | 3 replies
PedroI would suggest speaking to several Independent agents in FL to find out:1.
1 May 2024 | 5 replies
If he were employed by a company, you might be able to get wage garnishment, but that will be harder if he is an independent contractor.3) If you have a judgement, yes, but keep in mind the collection agencies usually keep 50% of collections.
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1 May 2024 | 4 replies
I know that there are companies out there as well as independent contractors and wanted to know where to start or any suggestions.
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1 May 2024 | 7 replies
You should be able to independently calculate these things yourself using the assessed value and the millages for the various property taxes. 4.