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Background:There is a very reputable builder in Baton Rouge that is building a new neighborhood. About 3 months ago I sign a contract to build the home of my dreams. Simple 3/2 called an “Oxford” model. We agree to pu...
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The survey is attached for the home. The garage is on the lot, but the back of the garage is currently in the easement.I gotthis from my realtor today on a sfh that I put an offer on and it was accepted.should I ba...
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The habit of being a forever learner…
Someone who has given me a lot of great advice recently said to me,
“It is amazing how things that are so simple in theory are difficult in execution before they become a habit....
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Hello, I was wondering if you stay in your investment property and if you make some repairs can you write it off ?In my case, one of my tenant is leaving and I was thinking to stay there for few months and get the hou...
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I just started learning more about bigger pockets and how real estate works. I wanted to know how I could start in Georgia. I couldn't find an appropriate website with a good online real estate licensing course. I wan...
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Tenant has been in property over 3 years and last week told me deck needed repair. Someone came out yesterday, the deck needs to be totally replaced. I had it completely dismantled and hauled away this morning because...
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This post is for the STR investors who are looking to take advantage of the STR tax loophole which allows you to write off paper losses against your active income. There is some confusion about material participation ...
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The tax benefits of bonus depreciation can lead to massive savings but losses won’t help one bit if you can’t use them.
Before you buy a cost seg, you need to know the rules:
Tax all starts with the types of income....
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So the tenant complained at a recent quarterly inspection that the laundry did not drain well (washer drains into utility tub, then to sewer line.) plumber who came used "camera" down roof vent pipe and said there was...
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I'm looking into importing prefab / modular houses from China to be used here in California as backyard homes / ADUs. Planning to get them permitted and certified for California and meet or exceed current codes so wh...