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I still have a number of potential tenant buyers asking why doesn't the monthly rent go toward reducing the selling price in a lease option deal.Here's how I explain it: Your pay a monthly rent to live in the house yo...
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I just purchased a 12 unit bldg which has three corporate units. They pay between double and nearly three times market rent which is great - but LL pays for all utilities, furniture, etc.
I'm trying to brainstorm id...
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Just bought the condo with HOA lien attached. Spoke to attorney, she is talking about that might reduce it up to 50%. Could anyone, please, advise is it for real, or I would rather through the money in window along wi...
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We had problems with he septic tank at our rental house. It took 2.5 weeks to fully repair. We found a problem, fixed it, happened again, fixed another problem, happened again, 3rd time is a charm and it appears to ...
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Does this make sense? Say someone has a house worth $250k thats complete paid off, free and clear. They want to sell it and avoid some capitol gains. So they do a cash-out Refi to put a $200k mortgage on the property ...
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So today I stumble upon something new that you the reader of this post probably learned years ago. I burn some time on YouTube watching videos on paying less taxes.One popular real estate youtuber grant Cardone says d...
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Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...
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Question for the group:Here is the scenario: I have a duplex that recently flooded in the basement from the Metro Utilities District Company (MUD) doing work in the area. 30+ homes in the area were affected with flood...
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CPA'S? : I'm looking at approximately $5,500 in capital gains tax from the sale of my house. How can I reinvest the $5,500 into an investment property and legally have ZERO in taxes to pay? TIA!
I am first time home buyer in North texas and my closing is a month away. I am on the fence now worried about recession, job losses and depreciation in near future.
I know it is difficult to predict the future. Doe...