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Hi All,I'm doing taxes for 2016 and we have an owner occupied duplex that we lived in all last year (we bought Aug '15).Now I know people that are responding probably aren't going to be certified accountants blah blah...
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What is the upside in assuming an existing mortgage on a property? Most deals I see that advertise the ability to assume the existing mortgage seem to have higher interest rates compared to what is being offered now o...
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Does anyone have any recommendations for an on-call handyman who can do various maintenance projects around a property e.g., such as painting, moving, repairs, updates for a multiunit residence? Located starting in Ev...
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Hi,I have a small multi family which I bought at the beginning of 2021.The loan is an FHA and has a 1.87% interest rate.I know in certain circumstances an FHA can be assumed by another person.My idea is essentially se...
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Good afternoon,I started to lend out my own capital back in January 2024 and have originated 14 short term loans on new construction sf homes. The notes are 4 months in length. I'm wondering about servicing these afte...
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What is your best voicemail?
Do you like to give some information to prep or pre-screen the lead or are you just trying to get their contact info?
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As a landlord in the state of Florida, if my tenant has not paid rent now for 2 months (I know its a longer time than you should allow, however we were in communication about this and i allowed him to be late given hi...
I have been looking for contractors in the Austin area and a couple hours ago I finally decided to put an ad on Craigslist. Is this a good way to find good contractors? I've already received about 15 emails but mos...
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I have been a residential property manager for 9 years and not until recently do I have an opportunity to write a proposal for a commercial management in San Francisco Bay area.It's a office+flex mixed use building wi...
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how do you get your houses ready for rent/flip?
do you hire a company? we have been getting the houses ready for tenants by spending a lot of time cleaning outselves. frankly, i do not want to make my wife do it anym...