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My wife and I own 3 rental properties and our primary house. We both have W2 jobs and gross about $130k together. We are not real estate professionals. My CPA says it’s best for us to take the standard deduction despi...
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Hi,I recently heard that investors may not want to take too many deductions because that will affect their DTI and the ability to get loans. Can someone explain this in greater detail? Thank you!!
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I see that PPR has paid 144 straight monthly distributions, have they always returned principal? Thanks
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$6,853,737.35 in first year tax savings
If a Cost Segregation Study had not been performed on this $13.1 Million Storage Unit Facility in Tigard, Oregon would have had first year depreciation of approximately ...
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Hello all!!
I was wondering if anyone has used any types of first time home buyers grants or assistance in Arizona before, I'm mainly looking in the Maricopa county and surrounding? What are the best first time home b...
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New member from Seattle. Hold small apartment for long term investment.
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My realtor is seeing an increase in renters who are looking for high end rental properties. That is, properties in the best neighborhoods that rent at rates more than double that of a nice rental property in other nei...
Hi Everyone,
I'm very interested in a 6 unit MF near where I live and thinking about pulling the trigger on it. It has one long hallway on each floor and two staircases at each end of the building. Just wondering how...
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What flooring would you install in a mid to higher end 2nd floor rental where impact noise is an issue? Carpet is not an option.
The property is in a higher rent area; especially the first floor unit. I was p...
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I just looked at a property in Ducanville, TX. (suburb of Dallas) The home had a 2 car detached garage in the back which burned to the ground and was never replaced. The home does have a pass through carport to whic...