16 February 2026 | 1 reply
Moreover, you can always pick the kind of account where you'll hold your REITs to optimize: with a 401(k) or a traditional IRA account you will only pay taxes as ordinary income when withdrawing the money, and with Roth IRA you don't pay taxes on the withdrawal; but this is all meant for retirement, not for becoming financially free before you're 70.With rental properties, the tax code provides additional tools.
4 February 2026 | 2 replies
I’ve reviewed the Fair Market Rents listed on HUDUser.gov and was wondering whether the rent amounts shown by ZIP code reflect the actual payments landlords typically receive through the Section 8 program, or if they’re just guidelines.Based on my research, Detroit, MI seems like a solid market to get started due to demand and affordability.
16 February 2026 | 7 replies
In many cases, the claims handler will reach out to the issuing agent and have the policy formally issued.As for whether the lien might be covered, it’s impossible to form an opinion without knowing two things:Whether the lien was listed as an exception on the title commitmentThe specific nature of the lienIf this is a foreclosed property, the lien could relate to code enforcement violations.
19 February 2026 | 10 replies
Call Animal Control immediatelyTen dogs when two are allowed is not just a lease issue, it’s likely a code violation and potentially cruelty/neglect.Animal Control can:Remove excess animalsDocument conditionsCreate an official record that strengthens your substantial violation caseDo not try to coordinate dog removal yourself.3.
11 February 2026 | 3 replies
Below is what I’ve heard and read.The core of this strategy lies in Section 469 of the tax code.
17 February 2026 | 11 replies
I believe they must also disclose whether any children living there had ever been tested and what those results were (double-check that, as I'm going by memory).I'm not familiar w/the ins and outs of multi-families - other than that I understand you have a lot more to concern yourself with in terms of code, liability, etc. - but I would call the state Department of Consumer Protection for more info.
15 February 2026 | 5 replies
But if you want peace of mind before signing, ask the wholesaler if there are any liens, judgments, or code violations they know about.
5 February 2026 | 9 replies
On the more technical side, hope you’ve checked with your states laws, rules & real estate code (whether they require to be licensed & or a broker).
9 February 2026 | 6 replies
I own two houses in that zip code. 79903 is a good area with appreciation potential.