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I got out of the stock market in 2009 after taking a $300k loss. Ironically, I had made about the same amount by actually predicting the crash and shorting the market at the top. I thought I could predict the upturn a...
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I'm thinking about selling a property I currently own to my adult stepchild (would trust with my life). I am planning to quitdeed claim the property to the stepchild (gift the stepchild closing costs needed to buy it...
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Has anyone ever dealt with these companies/groups who advertise "we buy houses for cash"? Not only dealt with them, but actually closed a deal with one of them? I am wondering if they are truly worth the time for a ...
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Can I pay a contractor with cash, but still write it off as a business expenses. If so, what is the best method for doing this? Should I be creating invoices and receipts to document and show proof of money's going out?
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WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/eviction-phoenix-constable-1...PHOENIX—On a recent afternoon, Rhys Torres crossed a partly shaded courtyard to a white stucco building. He tapped on a door and a woman in a fleece...
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What a relief! Have you ever had your expectations exceeded? Well that just happened on my last project and I have an overwhelming sense of joy from it. I just completed a live in rehab which I intend to rent our l...
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I have a deal which is a prime candidate for wholetailing. Comps are around $215k and we have negotiated to purchase for what they owe at $180k. It needs very minimal work and I wouldn't put any money into it. M...
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I have searched BP forums in a few ways to see what the chatter is about Puerto Rico and the posts that pop up are old. Very surprising. I understand that PR is kind of USA territory but kind of not - which will under...