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To material deficiency, or to not material deficiency. That is the big question. But really thats just the subject title. I'm pretty sure I have a decent understanding of what is and whats not considered to be mater...
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I just had the privilege of going through my first tax audit and fortunately came out with a no change. However, I wanted to take a second to remind any investors who are still gainfully employed, and self manage thei...
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Hello my husband I just bought our first property to fix in Jacksonville Florida. The roof had a leak and now there is water damage and mold, anyone has recommendations on either fixing/removing the mold ourselves or ...
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Apparently since 2012 it has not been necessary to prepare 1099-MISC's related to rental activity unless the activity is a trade or business. See this article:
www.taxcpe.com/blogs/news/1099...
What do you think - ...
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I noticed some BiggerPockets members asking about the rising cost in lumber and plywood, and given my background, I figured I wood (haha) weigh in on this subject. I currently work for a lumber company and I primarily...
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I know this topic has been discussed quite a bit but I think my angle is a little different. I haven't read all the previous posts so maybe not.I have already purchased and have been studying my Kaplan home study mat...
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I bought a 3-unit residential property and met with a local contractor (insured, bonded, good references) to discuss doing the renovation of all 3 units for me. During the conversation I mentioned that I also own a si...
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Thanks to the helpfull and creative mind of Bill Gulley I was turned on to the idea of helping a homeowner sell his/her home by offering to come in and make repairs and renovations to increase the value in turn b...
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When should you pay a contractor? Should you pay them in increments, with a deposit in the beginning, again midway through the project and lastly once the project is complete? Or is there a better way to protect both ...
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So I am a bit of a rookie I have a big dream of starting a remodeling company/fix and flip but I have many question I still carry. one is buying a house that is made of asbestos I found a house that needs some love th...