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Is it better to claim everything you can as far as write offs or pick and choose? I've had people tell me both. I'm a new 4plex investor and I'm pretty clueless on doing taxes for real estate business. I want to buy m...
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I am considering a partnership with a young construction worker I trust. He would take out the loan on a multi-family and I would provide the funds for closing and reno as he lives there for 2 years. Has...
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What are the best areas in or around Austin for house hacking (either duplex or single-family houses under $700k)? I’m considering Round Rock and Pflugerville as top options. I’m asking from the perspective of being a...
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I am a buy and hold investor, (typically) with a good understanding of finance, analysis and property management. The rehab piece I am learning. I am trying to put together a list of standard supplies for my propertie...
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I am not an agent as of yet, but I am seeing something that i need feedback on.I am on several email lists of Wholesalers who have deals in my area and other areas? I personally do not see it? Many of these deals...
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I'm currently in negotiations for an off-market deal involving four houses. These will be buy-and-hold properties. The seller is retiring from the business. The total selling price will be below the total of the curre...
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What is a typical policy like in Ohio for a duplex? What should I make certain to include and what should I be certain to avoid doing? I'm looking to insure properties valued at around 150k.
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Hello all!Completed our most recent rental rehab, and this time we decided to start using TU SmartMove to screen tenants. I have some questions, please let me know ASAP as I need to make a decision within 48 hours. Wh...