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Here, I'll start:
1. Always do your due diligence.
2. It's better to overestimate than underestimate costs.
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I'm living in the bay area, CA and looking to invest in the Phoenix, AZ area. Should I start an LLC first before buying or later on down the road move it to an LLC when I have a couple properties?Thanks in advance for...
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Are you in your mid-20s and thinking about diving into the world of real estate? Congratulations, you're on the right path to securing your financial future! Starting your real estate journey at a young age can be inc...
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I bought my second house this year at the end of July. I rent my first house out to my mother. I could use guidance on maximizing my tax return. Can someone please advise me on how I should be claiming (and on what fo...
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Hello all!My name is Dustin Kroeker and I live in Santa Cruz, CA. I grew up in the Central Valley of CA in Bakersfield. I have also lived in Michigan (played for the Detroit Lions) and Seattle, WA (played for the Se...
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Scam email back and forth From Carla Morrison (Scam):Good day. I'm a private lender I offer general financial services including real estate loans, various purchase funding, personal loans and business startups loans....
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How many of you use a property manager to manage your properties vs. managing your properties yourselves.