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I have researched this topic and just need a little further verification from more experienced professionals than myself. I will be renting out my first property. When I receive the security deposit I understand that ...
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What are the downsides of electing to be treated as a real estate professional for taxes? Would this make my real estate rental income become active income instead of passive? Is this taxed differently? I do not have ...
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I closed on a property at the end of April and the tenants had not paid rent for the month.The property has now changed ownership and the PM shrugged his shoulders and said 'nothing we can do'.It's $1500, so quite a l...
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I am considering buying a duplex with 10 cap and will be inheriting a tenant who is almost 3 months behind on rent and has history of prior eviction. Current landlord owns the duplex and does not carry any insurance. ...
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I've been under contract on a house in Kansas for a couple of weeks now. I've been researching tax deed properties and decided to look into my future home. Upon fulling code violation records I was surprised to find t...
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We are considering purchasing a condominium to use as a rental property in the Georgetown Condo complex off of N 95th & Villard. This would be our first condo purchase.However, I just received the copy of the byla...
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Title says it all. 🤦🏻♂️. The buyer was an eager young lady. Single mother. I was asking 20 but took 18k for the Mobile home. Her movers showed up and claimed the home was too heavy and the roof was bad and can’t be m...
Hi! I'm under the process of buying a house, not using a realtor.Contacted the seller through email and responds to me always. I'm just a little bit skeptical in this transaction.Is there anyone buying real estate usi...
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Hi everyone I am looking to network, help in any way, and grow my portfolio. Ready and motivated to get on it and grow now all over the USA and internationally if possible and convenient. Any help or advise is greatly...
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I know this question has been asked a lot . I currently have a few long term rentals but want to get into short term rentals.Any up and coming areas or any recommendations on areas would be much appreciated.