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Here is the standard answer to all legal and tax questions: it depends. In this case, it really does. We have to start by answering 3 critical questions:
What kind of real estate business?Did it actually start in 202...
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Hello! I have a question about painting kitchen cabinets in a remodel.House was build in 2001. Kitchen has the light brown cabinets in excellent shape. Do you paint inside of the cabinets/drawers as well? Inside is al...
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I'm looking for a rental house in the West end/Portland area and I had a few questions about the homeowners insurance. I'm wondering how the rates are calculated. Is it based on the purchase price, square footage or s...
I am selling a rental house that I have used as a rental for 20 years so I have a lot of capital gains. I intend to do a 1031 Exchange and buy another house which will be as a seasonal rental. I would intend to rent...
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Hey folks,
I have a fun question on cost segregation study, around which I am trying to build a house hack thesis.
ScenarioLets say, we have a $1M property ==> Building cost : $800k, land cost : $200kNow we do a...
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In a previous post, I discussed the difference in each of the most common cost segregation study approaches. You can read about the differences here: Cost Segregation Study Approaches Explained
Let’s first start with...
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I’ve been researching different markets and properties using several different tools, from BiggerPockets calculators to DealCheck.io to homemade spreadsheets, to assess deal quality. I have a question that I thought t...
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Do you carry a Homeowner's Policy, a Landlord Policy, Fire Insurance, or another type of insurance for your rentals? I've heard so many different options I'm not really sure what to ask to be quoted. Also- do you get...
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Anyone who has studied or done much investing at all has heard of the principles of dollar cost averaging and diversification. These are not flashy principles or get rich quick schemes. These are methods financial p...
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I'm trying to implement my first BRRRR strategy and I'm wondering if it's possible to secure a refinance loan at 12 months before I close on the deal with hard money?