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My goal for 2020 is to start my first STR. I've acquired a property and hope to go live with my listing in February.What is one piece of advice or encouragement you wish you would have been given before you got start...
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We put an offer on a multi. We're going FHA so the first floor was big enough for the family and in pretty good shape. The second floor was divided into 2 rabbit run units that were in need of some updates if we were ...
For those of you who have installed exterior security cameras on your Airbnb, what brand/make/model do you recommend? Also, do you think exterior security cameras are enough or would you recommend getting indoor motio...
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Alright, I'm going to try this deal diary thing out. I'm one of those people who likes to have everything wrapped up so I can post a success story but this should be a fun process to go through so I'll bring you alon...
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Since REO's are bank owned and have already gone through the foreclosure and auction process does that mean they are a less desired investment property? I would think that all of the seasoned and experienced investors...
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Long story short... our tenant has been in his unit for approximately four months and has reported a greywater backup every month in the septic system (while running laundry, backup occurs in bathtub).We've spent over...
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Hello, I am trying to confirm how the IRS requires me to calculate the cost basis of an owner-occupied duplex for calculating my capital gains. I think I know the answer, but I am also hoping I am wrong because it doe...
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I have a deal property under contract with the sister, however she has 4 other siblings of which 1 is incapacitated in a state mental facility he does not have contact with the family. Is there a way or procedure to b...
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I am considering getting my license to be an agent and had a discussion with a local agent who’s has been in the game for 25 years. He told me that there are currently about 500 agents in a region of southeast Idaho w...
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I am looking to buy and hold properties somewhere other than CA. What states are good for this?