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Hey Cleveland Investors,Who has dealt with the massive turd that POS violation escrow amounts has put on your potential deals? I know I have and there is nothing worse than having an awesome deal get shut down because...
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Hi! I’m relatively new here~ My husband and I have 3 vacation rentals in Galveston. I’m also a Realtor. We are looking to attend monthly meet ups, get to know more like minded people and share ideas. Galveston- South ...
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I've recently had my accountant do my 2008 income taxes and I was surprised that he informed me that I could not take deductions for my real estate investment training that I purchased in 2008. A big one was the Rich...
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Does anyone invest in and manage homes that have old or antiquated plumbing systems? Many of the 2-4 multi-family homes in my area have cast iron drain/waste pipe and galvanized water supply pipe. It's not uncommon ...
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Does anyone have any luck with smaller STR's? Do they all have to be houses with 5 bedrooms? I'm interested in a house on a lake that is only 1200 sf. I'd like to add another bed and bath to bump up the potential b...
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Good day all -Looking to clear up cross-messaging I'm getting.A company out in CA called "Vivint Solar" will install solar panels on my house with no money cost on my end. They are competing with our local utility who...
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I am new to the rental business and need some advice. I have been a long time lurker, but have never posted. I have learned much from the members here and respect your opinions.
I have some renters who are ...
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I have a tax question. I have a financial advisor friend who said he can defer taxes (similar to 1031) from real estate proceeds into a charitable remainder trust or CRT. First, does anyone know if that is true? Now i...
Hi, I have tenants in the property already. I made it so that the lease is not automatically renewable. The current lease goes until October 2017, not a disappointment, but i do know that are ways to improve because...
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For those who rent their residential properties mid term (30 days - 6 months), do you do so unfurnished, partially furnished (basic furniture but not towels, linens. dishes, etc, or fully furnished? Do you offer the ...