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Why are foreigners investing their money in the US vs their respective countries? Do they not get as good of returns, tax incentives, or what is motivating this?
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If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?
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I am calling on all the experts I know in this field for some advice.
Last night we won a PA Tax Sale property at the Tax Auction. I know, the whole buyer beware and the risks associated with buying at the tax sale....
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I have a somewhat unusual personal real estate conundrum to solve. My parents are retired and live in a SFR in the UK which is free and clear. They currently have just enough income from pensions (401(k) equivalent an...
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What is the difference between the title given by the county after purchasing a deed at a tax sale and the clear title claimed to be given by the company "Tax Title Service"? Doesn't the tax sale clear all liens and e...
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Looking to confirm if I am getting this right.If you can time your leases to end in spring.. (better weather for Tenants and Contractors) and you need to rehab a bit before renting/leasing out the unit, you still need...
Hi All,I was hoping someone could help me out with the following question. I am in escrow and have talked it over with my parents to obtain a mortgage from them for my condo. Can someone point me to the right directi...
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Hello BP.I would like to know how do you set up your bank account for rental, specifically for efficiency.Here is how mine is set up, and any feed back or tip is welcome:Three accounts1. Trust account for security dep...
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I picked up the winning bid at a tax sale a few weeks back. Close to 50 properties were sold that day. It will be a fix/flip. The house has good bones on a very good block. I should gross close to 100k when it's sold....
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Hello,I have a home that I am flipping under my own name but received private money from a family member. I am going to pay that family member their principal plus interest. Is the only form which needs to be sent to ...