All Forum Posts by: Scott Mac
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Post: Current listing with not enough showings

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Pics please.
Post: New Construction Color Scheme

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Nice house, I like the window over the bathroom mirror.
It will make that space nice and bright for the homeowner for years to come.
Good Luck!
Post: Your Significant others Character

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An Eagle hunts alone.
Post: Owner won’t sell because house has sentimental value

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Easier Fruit -- and the band played on....
Post: Is “OPM” real or a myth?

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As any gambler knows:
Post: LLC formation with partners & articles of incorporation

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Look into holding your shares/memberships in an inter vivos trust.
It can make operating seem like moving in quick sand, but it might be something you wish to discuss with your estate planning attorney.
One other caveat on these multi-member deals, is to take in to consideration divorce proceedings by any of the members, And the affect the divorce court may have on the operation of your LLC company.
Good Luck!
Post: A Balanced Life? - Tracking Expenses

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Some people like to live at a higher standard of living than others .
Some people are comfortable driving a clunker car others want a status symbol vehicle of some sorts .
Some people must have a status symbol vehicle so they believe for their professional purposes .
Some people are Ebenezer Scrooge living on one lump of coal in the winter .
Others are Mr Howell and his deck chair with the drink with the umbrella in it in the shade .
Many people live paycheck to paycheck even at higher incomes, I have seen this .
Once somebody gets over 300,000 to 500,000 dollars you would think it would get hard to live paycheck to paycheck , but I have seen people finance incredibly expensive furniture for their mortgaged incredibly expensive homes and the money just runs out at the end of the month .
I've also seen people who squirrel money away and then lose it in the stock market or some other investment like strips or something .
If you're the kind of person who would benefit from a monthly budget microsoft Excel is probably your best friend .
But the trick to a budget is making sure it satisfies your needs so you can stick to it - like they say about some diets - compliance is the science .
Meaning you need a budget that is comfortable to stick to and is not sticking you like a sword every month .
Good Luck!
Post: Tenant Background Checks

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Have you driven past the unit and noticed anyone living there.
Have you knocked on the door and had someone answer and say I have a lease on this place and are paying for it.
I've seen a property manager put his own extended family members into a (very nice) property like this and not tell the owner.
Good Luck!
Post: Walk through bedroom house

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You might want to check with your local section 8 office and see if they are prohibited or allowed.
It might give you an idea of the desirability/rental rate for a unit with this feature.
Good Luck!
Post: Do I run the risk of exposing my anonymity by transferring from personal name to LLC?

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This law is currently in effect--you must disclose.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuastein/2021/02/18/new-federal-law-requires-llc-disclosure/