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We are both short and long term landlords. I am interested in experimenting with rental arbitrage: (approaching landlords and renting their property for the purpose of listing it as a short-term rental)
If you are a ...
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This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...
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This is the first book that comes to mind, so I thought I'd kick this area off. Have you guys read it? What are your thoughts?
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HI All,I have been using deal machine to send postcards to distressed properties.A homeowner contacted me expressing interest in selling her home to me.I'm not really sure on what the next steps are? I'm assuming talk...
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What are you doing to give back to the cities you make money in? I was proud to have a group of 10 local investors I know join early last Saturday morning to paint over graffiti in the East Lake neighborhood (all BP m...
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I wouldn't call myself a serious investor as of yet; however, that is eventually exactly what I want to be. My full-time employment is working as a deep-sea diver and subsea inspection project manager in which I freel...
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Hi folks! I'm a new investor looking at buying a duplex or single family in NW Philadelphia. Right now I've been concentrating most of my energy on Germantown. Does anyone have experience investing in this area?I live...
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I am an agent in PA, some states do not allow you to do this so please check your local and state laws.My number one client is a wholesaler here in my local market of York, PA. He has brought me about 7 listings in th...
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So I’m 18 and I plan to move out some time within June or July this year.I plan to move Into a multi family place maybe tri or quadplex. And rent out the rest to pay for everything (as much as I can). I plan to use no...