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4 May 2024 | 12 replies
Think about offering recommendations, endorsements, or instances of profitable transactions you've worked on or been a part of.Home Flipping: Flipping homes involves purchasing distressed properties, renovating them, and selling them for a profit.
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4 May 2024 | 35 replies
Ive had instances of female tenants wanting a little more than that and I will always stay clear of that, but for small and insignificant request Iḿ happy to oblige.
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1 May 2024 | 11 replies
One of the advantages of this forum is it makes you brave, rich and famous!!
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1 May 2024 | 1 reply
So if, for instance, you wanted to pursue the Oakland market, then target specific neighborhoods and utilize an investor friendly real estate agent to find you deals.
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2 May 2024 | 9 replies
Determining whether the venture falls under a service or rental business hinges on the provision of substantial services; for instance, if a bed and breakfast service is offered, it must be reported on Schedule C, triggering a 15.3% self-employment tax.Moreover, personal use plays a crucial role in the classification of the property.
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1 May 2024 | 10 replies
For instance a Seattle, WA or Austin, TX had cap rates of 8% at one point, but the cities have drastically changed and therefor the historical cap rates have drastically changed.
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2 May 2024 | 31 replies
For instance...
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4 May 2024 | 28 replies
And the most fun part: there is an instance where you could, theoretically at least, have $0 or negative cash flow on a property and still OWE taxes at the end of the year, because of the this principle repayment not being tax deductible, only your interest expense.At the end of the day, you can choose how you look at it.
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30 April 2024 | 43 replies
I´ve had too many instances of wasting my valuable time with people who are not serious.
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29 April 2024 | 7 replies
Between MLS and "off market," i haven't seen much of a price difference, in fact I have seen many instances where off market was a worse investment.