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Hi there,
I am trying to put together a team as I am beginning to invest in Bakersfield. Can anyone recommend a reliable handyman, gardener, plumber?
Also, any suggestions on any one else I might need on the team?
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What are real estate consumers thinking about in 2016?There is significant contrast in how homebuyers, sellers, investors, and industry workers see the real estate market. In fact, there may have never been more diver...
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I'm looking to purchase an apartment complex that was previously offering all bills paid. The current owner is spending a high percentage of the expenses on utilities and my fear is that it could ger worse. The comp...
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I'm new to investing and will be making my first purchase soon, house hacking to be specific. What is a good way of determining an up and coming town? Before it begins increasing in value
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What is the tax rate -income tax- for renting property? Is there a State and Federal income tax? I know some states don't charge income tax on rentals, but you still have to pay the Federal income tax?Can you get a be...
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HelloDoes anyone know if the short term rental tax depreciation against w2 income has an income limit?I know there is 150k income limit for long term rentals. Does this apply to short term rentals?Regards mike
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To who it may concern,
I’m a novice investor looking to potentially purchase a multi family in the Atlanta area. I’m looking for advice of buying in gentrified areas. Where are the up and coming areas of Atlanta tha...
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Hi all, I am new to RE investing but have been researching for years now the most direct and efficient route to scale and this makes the most sense to me. Each step would educate and prepare me for the next. I thought...
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Hi All - rookie investor in beginning stages of exploring idea of purchasing a STR (i.e. Airbnb) or medium term rental (i.e. a rent by the room type sit. through furnished finder) property in Northeast Ohio. I’m curio...
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How does everybody feel about flood insurance?
My properties are not in flood zones but I sometimes get nervous about not having flood insurance.
Does anybody know any good insurance companies with low rates.Anybo...