After just going through my 2013 taxes and now looking ahead to 2014 I have a question about repair vs improvement in the eyes of the IRS. At what point does a repair become an improvement?

I know that if yo...

During these current and unprecedented economic conditions, nearly all businesses have suffered some sort of financial strain, however, I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way.
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I have a small quote in this msn.com article applauding FHA for suspending their 90 day No-Flip Rule and suggesting FNMA and Freddie Mac should do the same. I just went back t...

I am seeking ideas and creative solutions for a portfolio of roughly 12 mortgage-free, single-, two-family and four-unit rental homes in Sullivan County, NY occupied primarily by low-income families.  Costs of capital...

Long-Story, Short....- Self Improvement: For the past few months I've been immersed in my personal development. I had to take a big step back, pause life and really analyze myself to see where I was heading and what I...

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It’s coming up on the end of the year and with the uncertain economic circumstances, it’s crucial to have a firm grasp on your business’ financials. Here are 7 tips to take advantage of in Q4 to help successfully clos...

Hello all,
Reading through the forums and am learning a lot.  Seeing if anybody has any out of the box advice
Bought my first house 12 years ago for $398k, fixed it up and sold it last year for 1.225 mil.  It was my...

I'm having some troubles figuring out what's next. I feel like even if I found my dream deal, I wouldn't pull the trigger and buy. I'm hesitant, because I want to reach a nice nest egg of about 5-7K to pay for down-...