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Tax Tips for Landlords

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Make filing your taxes easier. Learn everything from what records you should keep to the most common tax deductions for landlords.

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Get a List of References and Check It Twice

Monday February 20, 2012

A first time landlord in Jacksonville, Florida has learned the importance of thoroughly screening tenants the hard way. Patty Hill decided to try and earn some extra money by renting out her townhouse. Read More...

What the Academy Awards Can Teach You About Screening Tenants

Saturday February 18, 2012
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The 84th Annual Academy Awards are right around the corner. It is an exclusive event. The awards are for the "best of the best." Thousands of movies were scrutinized to find the five or six greatest performances in each category. Read More...

Banks Write Five Figure Checks to Delinquent Homeowners

Sunday February 12, 2012

It may sound crazy, but according to an article on CNNMoney, banks such as Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo have been offering certain homeowners who are delinquent in their mortgage payments up to $35,000 if they agree to short sell their property.

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Red Flags for an IRS Audit

Saturday February 11, 2012
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The IRS affords small businesses the opportunity to take advantage of some wonderful tax deductions. However, they are also very, very sneaky. What many landlords and property investors learn the hard way is that claiming these very same deductions can also act as a red flag to the IRS and may even trigger those stomach sinking, pull-out your hair, try and flee the country words, an IRS audit.

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