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Hi everyone, long-time listener, first-time caller... I am in awe of all your collective knowledge and hoping to tap into it for something I've been curious about.
I own a STR with no mortgage, held directly not in a...
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Does anyone still purchase or pay for tax leans in 2024? I am trying to learn more about the practice.What are Some things to look at? What to watch out for? What is the reality of it from real experienced people?What...
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Never good to get a surprise call that Fannie/Freddie is pulling the plug on you. Was wondering if anyone has heard of this kind of situation - Credit Score is 730+, Reserves are plenty, and DTI is well within range (...
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What are my financing options if I want to do a BRRRR + STR? I prefer to use conventional loan over DSCR for the refi due to lower rates and no prepayment penalty. Specifically:
1. Do I have to purchase the house ...
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I have a macro level of what each skill does but should I have an accountant and a bookkeeper on my team or if I hire an accountant will they come with a bookkeeper.Which one or both should I look to hire?
My wife and I are looking to purchase property (vacant land). We are looking at purchasing 80% of the property by doing a 1031 Exchange by selling another parcel of vacant land. We have a buyer for the property we a...
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From listings, it seems properties now in Union city/Weehawken are increasing faster than those in Jersey City areas. How do you feel?For JC, anyone comment on the potential and current prices for multifamilies in B...
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A tenant of mine has an out-of-town “friend” that regularly visits him. Earlier this week, they (tenant and friend) told me that her parents would be in the area for a few days. They then asked if it would be ok for t...
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Can a property improvement under $2500 be written off in the year it occurs, even if the expense happens before a renter is put into the property?In the old tax system, my understanding was that home repair expenses c...
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Hello,I bought a triplex few months ago. The main house has two units and then there a detached garage with a unit above. The garage is large and is currently divided into two sections. I wanted to convert the gara...