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I have a 2 bed 1 bath home that I bought prior to being married and having our first child. I am quickly realizing I don't have enough room for a growing family. So I'm trying to figure out the best path. I purchased ...
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I am currently staying in the barracks on base in the Oklahoma City area, and plan to purchase my first property through a VA loan to get started. Should I purchase while Im staying in the barracks and rent it to a te...
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Greetings, I recently sold my first home last week using a realtor. The paperwork was completed, signed, notarized by both parties and I receive my wire transfer on Monday as the closing was on a Friday after hours. F...
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My dad owns a duplex outright, valued ~350k, and renting for $2,200/mo. The return on equity isn't ideal, but he's retired and holds the property as a stable source of income. He doesn't like being a landlord. I have ...
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There are some new tax laws in effect and others that are sunsetting, making our 2023 taxes look a bit different.
Inflation Reduction Act Updates
45L Energy-Efficient Home Tax CreditThe revisions to this tax credi...
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Has anyone ever tapped into their 401k to begin their career in REI? I currently have a 401k with a little over 100k. The retirement fund is mostly made up of employee contributions, employer contributions and defer...
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Hi Everyone - This is a beginner question, but that's where I'm at. I recently purchased a single family home in the PNW, minor cleanup and I developed immediate equity, and have it rented with decent cash flow. I p...
Cheers to breaking the ice on my first newbie question!I planned on getting approved for a loan this week until I was recently informed by a manager I could receive additional hours within ~ 1 month.These hours would ...
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Good Morning BP,If you have a property that is financed using seller's financing, and you decide you will like to make improvements to the home what option would you take? I will like to take out a mortgage payoff th...
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I currently own a 1BR/1BA in Canton, Baltimore. The home was listed as a 2BR/1BA. However, the previous seller used the open area of the basement as a BR (so not a legitimate BR per se). The area is considered an up a...