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Sorry in advance for a long post; I want to write a detailed post on how I got started in RE investing a few years ago, the lessons I learned along the way, and why I'm thinking about stopping now. I want to be as spe...
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***WHY I AM DOCUMENTING THIS ***Before you read this post I want to explain why I am documenting this deal. I am where I am today because of the selflessness of a few people that had taken time out of their lives to h...
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Hi all,I've read that Airbnb and VRBO hosts fees are tax deductible. I've found out how I can look up the host fees I've paid last year on Airbnb, but does any one know how to find that out on VRBO?Other than cleaning...
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Hi Folks,I have some questions about a property that I am trying to acquire in Montana, but it seems to be quite a complicated issue. I will not try to drag out this post, but some background info is required to unde...
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Good Morning BP!Thank you ahead of time to all responses!I have a large home that has been very difficult to rent in winter. Competitive pricing and tons of marketing has only brought in a small pool of applicants. ...
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First of all, I really do appreciate all the helpful guides and discussions on here to help educate a new REI such as myself.We can all invision the statement "It is better to purchase 5 properties at 20% down, and fi...
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I'm pulling my hair out over this years (2022) taxes. (turbotax)I've worked through all the Federal taxes and in 2021 I had an AGI of $111387. My taxable income was $75202 and fed taxes were $3504. For 2022 my AGI w...
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There aren't enough renters to build demand so prices are dropping. They're dropping so low that Landlords are choosing to keep the units vacant rather than fill them at reduced prices. In August, they warehoused over...
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When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?