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11 January 2017 | 6 replies
In practice, the IRS does not really care whether you claim these things as supplies on your Schedule E or just lump them into your maintenance/cleaning expense on Schedule E.When you depreciate the rental unit, you need to determine its depreciation basis.
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18 February 2009 | 10 replies
IF you had some magical way to determine the exact bottom, how many properties could you buy at one instant in time?
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28 November 2009 | 29 replies
I determined I was wasting too much time evaluating projects for my agents, that I was making less than if I canned them all and just did my thing.
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28 January 2009 | 0 replies
Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization.....Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce.
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21 February 2009 | 22 replies
I was just looking for the cheapest home bought in that area to help me negoiate a price with the lender.How do you determine the FMV?
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5 February 2009 | 3 replies
i have been looking at getting into the real estate investing with buying rental properties and everywhere i look seems like a good deal but i would like to know if there are any certain ways you determine if what your getting is actually a good deal or going to be a bust?
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12 January 2016 | 11 replies
It is a system (technology) that was developed and branded as a product to assist consumers in analyzing their personal credit file in order to determine the most effective and efficient way to optimize their credit rating and obtain their financial goals.
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3 May 2009 | 62 replies
I consider investing to be activities where income is generated primarily by the input of capital and ownership of an asset, rather than via your efforts, ie from rental income and capital growth.
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19 April 2009 | 8 replies
But if you're determined to buy this specific one, you'll probably be disappointed.As far as the proof of funds, get a pre-approval letter (not pre-qualification letter) from your lender.
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27 June 2009 | 32 replies
:mrgreen: Stated another way, you need to determine--if you haven't already--what drives you.