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I'm looking for my first house hack and I live in a smaller town where prices aren't sky high. I have been to this property before and, to be blunt, it was in horrible condition. I also know that this is not the best ...
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I've read some marvelous advice here about a variety of topics, so I'm going to ask this question that is puzzling me about the tax deductibility of my rental expenses.I've been told that I can't deduct expenses due t...
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Fellow BP Colleagues,I have owned one SFR in Indianapolis, IN for roughly 6 years. I purchased via FHA but moved to Los Angeles, CA roughly three years later. Since then I have been renting out that property to some g...
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Is anyone familiar with the way Hudhomestore.com handle contracts?I'm hearing that earnest money have to be sent to the listing agent before a contract is signed.This is not typical right?Is this a requirement for hud...
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Real Estate Investment Specialist with a focus on first time homebuyers, investors, property downsizing and off-market opportunities in the north Orange County, CA areas of Rossmoor, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach as wel...
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Are hardwood floors worth the investment? As in for equity for refinancing.
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Hello y’all, I’ve posted something similar not too long ago, but I still feel compelled to build something incredibly unique. I’m looking to build a 1-2 bedroom that caters to honeymooners and people wanting to stay ...
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Just took over being landlord of a single property I rent out. I've had the same tenant for 4+ years and had to let the PM go because he kept doing things like losing her rent check. I called her today to introduce my...
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What are the minimum standards you set for tenants applying for your rental properties? Obviously following fare housing laws. For my area it is a lower income area. Not the best part of town.
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Right now we have a separate business checking account (a sole proprietorship) for receiving payments from our property manager. However, I read a post (which I can't find anymore) that seemed to suggest it was better...