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Can anyone speak to whether or not buying a condo as a rental property would be a good investment for a beginner? I don't have a lot of cash, so I am attracted to the price range of condos vs other housing.
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I am learning how to analyze deals currently and saving up for the down payment. When assessing a deal what are the expenses newbies need to know about that many forget?
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I’m looking into properties within my city that are deemed opportunity zones. Has anyone purchased an investment property within an opportunity zone and if so are there any perks in doing so?
I can scoop up a small mobile home in a 55+ community for about $3k. Maybe put in another $2k for all in at $5k. It’s mostly cosmetic. Lot rent is $315. This is a lower income retirement community. Thoughts?
After a water leakage in our kitchen in our condo unit, the HOA is claiming that we are responsible financially for the repairs. The HOA is claiming that since the damaged water pipe was for hot water and only served ...
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I purchased a property in 2008 for the purpose of having a 2nd home / vacation home specifically for our family's use (not rented). As we found it more difficult to get to the house on a regular basis, we made the de...
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Hello,I met with my CPA yesterday and we discussed my rental portfolio and remodels completed on recently purchased properties.She asked whether these were repairs or improvements. Apparently you can deduct repairs, ...
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Communism - short definition: a political, social, and economic system in which the state, governed by an elite party control production, labor, distribution, and largely, the social and cultural life and thought of ...
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if I pay my brother or young cousins $10/hr for demo or cleaning work, can I write that off the same way I would for any other contractor?
How about if I were to replace a range hood or other appliance with o...
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Opportunity Zone Experts. When I invest in an OZ, I must make improvements equal to the building's value. Does the government consider retail value improvements or do I have to provide receipts for dollars spent? I ca...