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Hello All,
I am a new investor and while I am building capital, after some research via podcasts and web blogs/articles, I decided to get my license as a way to help generate some extra income. This seems like a very...
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Over the last few years, the number of mortgage brokers in the United States has shrunk drastically as new regulations have made it more difficult to do business. According to the National Association of Mortgage B...
seems like i'm getting less emails on replies in topics that i've posted in, and less new topics to comment in as well...does anyone else think it looks like activity has slowed down a bit lately? i could be wrong, b...
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Hi. I would like your advice on one of my three rental properties.I purchased this SFH in Cook County, IL., in 2018. I paid 168,000 and put 25% down. Over the past three years, I have raised rent to 2,300 (It's Sectio...
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The short answer: Yes. There are pros and cons to both, and also key differences to consider for your financial and familial situation. Below are some key differences (in my opinion) after successfully house hacking t...
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Hello Everyone! I am looking for some advice regarding the 1099 / 1099-NEC tax forms and whether or not I must issue these to contractors for my specific rental property. I currently own just one property (a duplex) a...
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This comes as a big surprise, of any city in Michigan where I thought Airbnb was there to stay, Detroit was it! I still think this could very well change. Any Detroit hosts care to comment? https://www.freep.com/story...
Is it time to start a replacement for AirBNB? They seem to have gone off the deep end.
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When negotiating a wholesale deal, do the sellers know that you do not have the intent of personally purchasing his or her home? I have my own methods and opinions but would love to discuss all sides of this controver...
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If you have a home office you use for your rental company and you go driving for dollars, can you claim the standard mileage deduction?