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I am working with an accountant as I prepare returns for the first year of owning real estate. I read Brandon Hall’s article from a while back talking about the tax myth’s for real estate investing. One was the follow...
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I've been able to locate the public notices online in Michigan regarding probates. I would like some help on how to determine if real probate is included. The extent of the information is :
The Settlor,...
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So I came across this article today. Starting May 16th, unaccredited investors can now take part in equity crowdfunding. Here's the full article from Entrepreneur.com: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275215Of cou...
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Hey everyone was wondering if anyone has every tried mailing hand written letters as an elevator pitch to potential private investors. I'm from a small town where everyone knows everyone, I work for the local sheri...
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Hi folks,I have a sticky situation at one of my condo rentals in Raleigh, NC. It is a 4 BR unit where I pay the utilities. The renters are all students at the nearby State U. The electricity cost is paid by me due ...
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Quick question for you guys.. I have a tenant in Milwaukee, Wi that just let me know through a text that she will be late on her $450 rent payment for August. She hasn't been late since I took it over (4 months ago), ...
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Can anyone point me to a thread or comment on what they put in a rental ad that would increase the odds of getting quality tenants for a single family home? Thanks!
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I am considering offering some owner financing on a property I am looking to sell. I currently have a first mortgage on the property so any note I create would be in 2nd position. I have two questions regarding this:1...
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I have a co-tenant leased my property. One of them moved out and filed bankruptcy chapter 7 months ago without noticing, the other one still occupied and been paying monthly rent on-time.
Should I terminate the leas...
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Established, long time investors and large investment groups have clear advantages over new investors like myself, particularly when it comes to acquisitions. Extensive buyer / seller lists, capital to pay cash for pr...