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Mortgage interest deduction going away?
There are several tax deductions that greatly benefit investors. These are depreciation and the mortgage interest deduction. There is now some talk of eliminating the mortgage interest deduction. Probably nothing w...
Michael O'Byrne
Short sale bid process
I am currently working with a realtor to submit an offer on a short sale. The realtor said that the bank is only considering one offer at a time, and that my bid won't be considered unless the offers submitted before...
Chris V.
Which Type of Rental Property Insurance?
I am hunting for insurance for my first two duplexes!After reading several forums posts and BP blog posts, I see that the main two methods people talk about are the Actual Cash Value and the Replacement Cost.I'm a USA...
Kristen Harding
seller financing
How does seller financing work when realtors are involved? How do they get paid?
Jim Hern
Insurance for a 1959 duplex in Broward Co, Florida
Advice please....
I bought a duplex that needed a new flat roof (it was fine but was 18 years old), electrical panel changeout, and hurricane protection. I was able to get a homeowners policy for $5500 for a year wit...
Scott Passman
Insurance underwriting review
I just received a notification from my rental property insurance that an underwriting review was performed and listed several items "suggested" to address. If I don't certify that I have corrected all of the stated it...
Suhas Madappa
Den to Room conversion - Scottsdale
WE are doing a den to Room conversion in North Scottsdale, In this regard do we need permit from City of Scottsdale ? If so or if you have worked with permits, please provide more details on cost & time line.
Shera Gregory
Allowed? Real estate agent commission for SDIRA purchase
I am pretty sure this not allowed, but it's worth quite a bit of money so I'll ask. I have my real estate license and I want to buy a property on the MLS for my self-directed retirement account. I assume that I cannot...
Regina James
Need Texas Residential Lease template (free)
Can someone point me to an internet site where I can download a free TREC Residential Lease template, along with other associated templates (e.g. pet agreement)? Or, if "everyone" uses a pay-for-template website, cou...
Letisia Crespo
Realtor In Miami, FL
After working corporate for 7 years in NJ/NYC I decided it was time for a career change. I found myself moving to miami, fl and becoming a first time home owner. The process grew my interest to join the real estate i...