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Should you even bother?
Your first question might be – why should I? Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom...
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I had some friends help demo a property and I paid them cash (around $1,000 total). Is this something I am able to write off? Would I need to issue a 1099 for this? Not sure how this works and would appreciate the adv...
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I'd like to hand write my bandit signs but don't know where to start. Anyone have resources where I could just get the sign raw material online? I'm from the Denver area, any ideas where I could buy it locally? Also, ...
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Hello everyone!
Has anyone done or thought of attempting buying vacation rentals through the investment of a self-directed IRA? Specifically, I have been researching the concept of a self-directed IRA LLC with check...
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Are there certain price points that lenders tend to allow seller seconds. Or that investors are more sophisticated and understand seller seconds may be apart of the transaction.
I'm looking at something at ar...
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Question to my BP colleagues. I have a seller that want market price for his home. The home is completely paid for, and the only rehab that needed is interior paint and new carpet. I'm trying to structure a deal, and ...
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We've had a long-standing, complex medical situation with our family that has turned into a family emergency. Our 32-year-old daughter-in-law, the mother of four young children, has developed breast cancer. We need ...
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I have a 80% LTV on a conventional loan at 3.85%. I'm wondering if it's possible to take advantage of lower rates and do a HELOC at the same time? Is this newbie thinking? I'd like to avoid double appraisal fees, and ...
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Hi all, we are looking for first time duplex and/or mixed use (storefront w/ apartments above). Any thoughts on Catskill, Cairo or Athens?
BTW make sure to check flood zones before getting too excited about deals in...
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Hello all! I'm a new investor from the Charleston, SC area. I somewhat stumbled into being a landlord by deciding to rent out my previous house as opposed to selling it. Worked out well so far and I'll hopefully conti...