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Opinions on financing vs paying cash ? ✅
I have always been in the mindset of leveraging the banks money to buy rentals but with interest rates increasing & difficulty finding cash flowing properties I have thou...
Hello , George here . So my question it's simple : Can you house hack with apartaments ? Like 1-2 units apartaments. And the reason why I'm asking this is because I don't really see a way in doing this.Because the ban...
Hypothetical — If you wanted to reduce the purchase price value of the property you are buying because it is taxed a good 20% over all the other houses on the street (It was the only house used as a rental and I can’t...
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Here are some tips to mitigate capital gains on real estate sales:
Use the Primary Residence Exclusion: If you have lived in the property as your primary residence for at least 2 of the past 5 years, you may be eligi...
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I am looking to make a sizable SEP IRA contribution to reduce my tax liability, but I don't want to hurt my ability to borrow in the future by not making enough income. Is SEP IRA contributions added back in the way ...
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If you own a property free & clear or when calculating for a cash purchase, do you still calculate a vacancy expense when determining cash flow? Why or why not?Cheers.
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We're all aware of the changes the market has experienced in the last 6 or so months in terms of the numbers (higher rates, more days on market, etc.) ...but these numbers don't always convey the on-the-ground realiti...
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Hey Group. I have noticed some of the larger banks (B of A) are *still* hosting limited lobby hours and business hours. They cite "CDC guidelines" as their reason for this. I have visited multiple B of A branches, ...
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Hello everyone! My name is Robert Sears. I spent the last few years in the Army. I will be transitioning soon and relocating back home to Phoenix. I am looking forward to taking advantage of the VA Home Loan program a...
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Good morning BP,I have a question about my current loan. I purchased a home about 6 months ago via a FHA loan. I have received a notice about having my PMI reduced or removed. Good news to me up front. I recently fo...