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I bought my second house this year at the end of July. I rent my first house out to my mother. I could use guidance on maximizing my tax return. Can someone please advise me on how I should be claiming (and on what fo...
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Just so I didn't totally waste 3 hours of my morning and another $150, I wanted to post my findings here. Every time I buy a new cabin I buy a new Kwikset 910 deadbolt. I get the one with Z-Wave. My thought process wa...
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In a previous forum « bad start in rental experience » I described the problems I encountered with the two properties I bought in Atlanta.Today I have a new property manager that evicted the tenant in Riverdale; the c...
After doing some digging around and speaking with several lenders, it seems that the normal guidelines for banks to fund an investment buy and hold property is a 25% down payment, plus 6 months worth of mortgage payme...
Hello BP Community, has anyone been able to find a trustworthy real estate tax lien fund that offers reasonable fees and transparency? If so, could you please recommend one to invest in? Thank you very much!
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Hello
I have some questions about investing in the USA and would like forumites’ opinions. I have been researching the opportunities in the US for some time now. I live in Australia.
My friend and I both found an in...
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I have been studying Regulation A private placements for a few days since they seem to be recommended by folks knowledgeable with the securities law changes since The JOBS Act passed. Apparently if you go through ...
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To begin, I'd like to thank you for your time and interest in the topic of Marijuana and Vacation Rentals. Though a lengthy introduction, I felt it would be best to give everyone a solid base to ask questions and begi...
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Just went into a recently vacated unit and found a "sex offender" letter on the fridge notifying my tenants that a sex offender just moved in to the 4-plex next to mine. Was this the reason my tenants moved? Who knows...
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Has anyone tried out HappyInvestor.com ? They aggregate wholesale deals and private lenders, and use algorithms to find properties that are (supposedly) below market, or have had big price drops. Sounds promising, but...