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Account Closed My house flip won't sell
14 June 2025 | 20 replies
Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Don Konipol: “Hey, I tried to do a fix n flip and the market turned on me - I did everything right , but now what do I doAnswer - hold and rent or sell at loss, by the way here’s a list of things you may have done incorrectly ACCOUNT CLOSED    No thank you for responding, no thank you for the education, no thank you for taking the time to help me out, just ACCOUNT CLOSED.  
Jennifer Panian Becoming a RE pro in order to tax advantage of tax losses this year
15 May 2025 | 7 replies
To use the cost segregation losses against other income, he must also materially participate in the specific commercial property.
Andrew Broxterman DTI & Buying an Investment before Primary
19 June 2025 | 10 replies
If the property is profitable on paper, it can offset the mortgage payment or even contribute positive income.BUT, if the property shows a loss (after depreciation, vacancy, expenses), it could negatively affect your DTI.Some lenders add back depreciation, but still, a paper loss can reduce borrowing power.
Steve Cho Tenant caused water damage to adjacent unit
14 June 2025 | 2 replies
My insurance covers for loss of rents for my unit, but obviously wouldn't cover the unit below.
Dean Bergstrom Tenant gave shorter notice they will vacate.
3 June 2025 | 8 replies
As for repercussions, unless the shorter notice causes you a clear financial loss (like a gap in rent), there may not be much to pursue legally.
Mackenzie Myers Urgent Guidance Needed – Abandoned Tenant Belongings After Fire & Non-Renewal of Leas
10 June 2025 | 1 reply
If your losses are significant and you’re unsure how to proceed, a brief consultation with an attorney could be helpful—especially if you plan to sue or if the tenant contests your actions.To summarize, you’re likely within your rights to remove the abandoned items, especially after following a few precautionary steps.
Don Konipol MPH: Investment or Business?
18 June 2025 | 4 replies
I think if you are actively engaged in the day to day operations with control of the decisions that shape your profit and loss- it is a business. 
Jacob Groh Made a mistake, sell?
30 May 2025 | 6 replies
Do I rent it at an even/loss outcome?
Tina Swanson I own the land, now what? Seeking advice about an exit strategy
9 June 2025 | 8 replies
Hopefully you did not pay too much for them but basically your best bet isto let them go to tax sale again and eat your losses
Zeth Daniel Vanegas Why Are We Okay With Losing Income Every Time a Tenant Leaves?
10 June 2025 | 21 replies
But on the off chance that it's not an advertisement, and you're really wondering how to avoid thousands of dollars worth of losses on tenants - screen well, keep rents at or slightly below market rates, maintain and repair your properties promptly as needed, be a responsive landlord, and don't deal in C and below properties and you're probably as close to guaranteed as you can be. "...this post sounds like the beginning of every other advertisement..."