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The Impact of Squatting on Real Estate Investors: Risks, Challenges, and Solutions

Eppraisal

Squatting, the act of occupying an abandoned or vacant property without the legal right to do so, is a growing concern for real estate investors. Squatting impacts home owners, real estate investors and communities alike. For real estate investors, squatters pose significant challenges.

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

Successful real estate negotiation begins by knowing what you are looking for exactly. Besides the purchasing price, your budget should also include other costs such as renovations, structural and environmental assessments, downtime during transitions, legal fees, realty commissions, taxes, and contingencies.

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Investment Property: How Much Can You Write Off on Your Taxes?

Zillow

There are certain things you can do as a real estate investor to help manage your tax bill and maximize your after-tax return on investment. To do so, however, you need to understand the primary ways in which investment real estate portfolios get taxed. A third way, estate tax , applies only to dead investors.).