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I'm curious what everyone does to protect themselves from lawsuit when investing in rental properties.
I see that just about everyone does an LLC, but looking around on the internet, I also see people talking about t...
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My fiancé and I bought a 3bd 3ba sfh in Waukegan, IL. We agreed that I would house hack while she finished her job in San Diego. I am active duty military and was stationed in IL for a time. I allowed my newly divo...
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Hello rockstars! Especially to landlords. This is the first time that we are renting out to someone for midterm rental. My prospect tenant just completed his application form/background check thru avail.co. Can i as...
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Hi I'm pretty sure I'm an idiot, but I'm getting slapped hard for it (again!)... I always thought that depreciating your property (and getting a tax write off for it) was permanent... So, a few years ago when I had a ...
Hello all,I recently sold an online company I started 8+ years ago. After taxes I am ending up with roughly ~$6m. I am looking to purchase in cash initially and then refinance. I've been looking at multifamily buildin...
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Hello,Detroit! Good, bad, or ugly for buy and hold rental property? I'd love to hear your story. I'm researching markets for my first investment and I obviously want to go where the math makes sense. If you are a Detr...
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Hello All,
So I found my first deal! Kept driving by this house that showed the signs and finally got the nerve to speak to the owner. He is an older man (so sweet) who just can't maintain the property anymore. Now h...
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Who invests in Erie, PA? Miss that place. Plan on buying investment property there this year.. Anybody else? Reach out-
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Trying to find a great experience with one long term service for my flip constructions, which one has better discounts or deals, Home Depot or Lowes?
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Hello BP! I need some consolation, wisdom, and maybe pizza.My dad just completed his first flip. After all was said and done, he lost over $3k. We're not white collar people, so $3k is a lot to us. I tried telling him...