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Hello Everyone,Backstory:My wife and I up until recently have been buying and renovating homes and then selling after 2 years or so to avoide paying taxes on the gains. Well it looks like this last reno will be the l...
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I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...
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Has anyone gone through the process of converting a single-family home into a duplex legally? Working with the city, getting permits etc. I'd love to connect & get some advice. Thanks!
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This must be a commonly asked question here, but I'm seeking updated opinions, from People who are daily operating in those markets. Could the profitability of Short-Term Rentals outweigh the stability offered by Long...
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Hi!I'm looking for other people's thoughts on what they think would be a better ROI for me. Background:- 22 years old- living in San Diego (CA)- have $53,000 in savings Option 1: House hack, buy a 3-bedroom condo, ren...
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Hello everyone,
I am a seasoned property manager in Central Florida. I’m currently observing an interesting trend in the Central Florida market where a noticeable number of short-term rentals are being converted into...
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I am considering my first rental/vacation property and would like it to be in Puerto Rico for a few reasons:--1. I loved it when I went. Amazing beaches, food, nature, culture, etc. I enjoy speaking Spanish and salsa ...
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Any tips on starting a wholesaling business with a partner?
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NYTimes asks has home buying and how home buyers look at buying fundamentally changed? Austin and Austin home buyers were profiled in this Sundays NYTimes article. I can't post the link but there is a paywall anyway...
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How do you measure your investment results? Do you measure them against other investors? Or do you use an absolute number for yourself e.g. % return?So far investors I have talked to do not care what other people ar...