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Hi,Newbie here. Long time lurker, but first time post. Looking at investing in Tulum for both STR and as a vacation home for my family. Any thoughts/tips/advice on whether buying a condo vs. building a custom home is ...
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Our Self Directed IRA Custodian is both horrible and horribly expensive. We want to change custodians, but the title to the property would have to be changed - it's currently held by "crappycustodian, FBO MyIRA". My ...
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A cowboy, who just moved to Montana from Texas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. He sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn.When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar an...
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Planning larger storage units. 25 wide by 45 deep. 14 foot clearance roll up doors and walk thru door. Can you help with a list of potential distribution type renters?Currently we have Snap on tools, Frito Lay and ...
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As New Jersey consistently ranks high on lists of states where its population is leaving in higher numbers that are moving in. Is the state still worth looking at for investment properties? Specifically, rental proper...
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Hey Everyone,
Long time listener, first time in the forums. Not sure why it took me so long to join, but I'm here now.
A little bit about me,
I'm currently a full time photographer originally from Australia but no...
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hello~ seeking guidance regarding "start up" deductionsOur 1st rental was in service April 1st 2014. We spent OVER 5k to prepare the home to be rented. These funds include things like utilities, materials for plaster...
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Would anyone have any info or contact information in regards to ARV hard money lenders instead of LTV hard money lenders? I have read that there are hard money lenders who lend based on the ARV.
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I recently purchased a small 2/1 bedroom bungalow huse in Michigan. Nice little rental house but it has a custom built wooden 20' handicap ramp from the front porch to driveway. Should I keep it or remove it (essent...
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Does VRBO have a resolution center similar to airbnb? I had a guest check in yesterday who had to leave the place he booked through vrbo and he is asking me for advice on how to get his money back. It was his first st...