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Has anyone gone through the process of applying for the tax credits associated with renovating in a historic district? Question I have: 1) How difficult was it to renovate to the historic architectural standards?2) Di...
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So I'm 25 now, and I have a very serious girlfriend who, in the next year or two, may become my fiancee, and I want to make sure that we're both taken care of. My income is about $35.5K per year. (She makes about 42K ...
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Hey BP!Now given, before you read this, I am no economic genius, and most likely even ignorant as far this goes, but I have some questions. So with that said, here you go.I've been watching and reading lately about Gr...
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Hello everyone, my name is Scott Lewis and I’m excited to be a new member of the BiggerPockets community! I currently live in Wilmington, DE where I work full-time as a research scientist. My wife and I are in the pur...
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Hello,I am in greater Los Angeles area. I own a property and this is my primary residence. I have some money for investment. The kind of investment property I can buy cash down are far away and Bakersfield has some go...
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I am a new realtor/investor and have found a house that has been abandoned but need some advice. A neighbor told me they had their car repo'd then they just moved out; this was less than a month ago so it may not hav...
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Hello BP,If I take a HELOC on my personal residence, can the interest on this loan be tax deducted? The funds from the HELOC will be used to purchase additional investment properties.Thanks
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I was just having a casual conversation with a couple of realtors an office manager and one of thier vendors and these guys think I'm a conspiracy theorist based on what we talk about here everyday.
I mean I'm sighti...
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Quick take on new tax bill-if possible defer income to 2018. Pay deductions in 2017. My first move!Lower tax brackets in 2018- less deductions available in 2018 compared to 2017. Example: Florida allows you to pay pro...
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Why would a company that has "no appetite" for investment drag potential customers through application and appraisal expenses while not intending to invest? Here is a story of a community bank in California (I'll post...