Ahmad Taha

  • Shifting focus to making money instead of Saving

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    I’ll probably get some hate for this one, but I feel as though it is a point worth making. So many people out there preach saving money, especially when getting into investments, and I do agree that saving money is very important. However it is easier said than done for most people, and most people…

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  • Why Investor-Agents are Diamonds in the Rough

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    With so many people in the real estate business nowadays, it can be a daunting task to choose the agent that fits your needs and goals. New homebuyers especially, in my opinion, should have someone confidently guiding them through real estate transactions while also being patient and considerate of their needs. I believe that agents…

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  • How the “lock-in” effect is crippling the housing market

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    Real Estate was the best thing since sliced bread when interest rates were down in the 3s and below, today we have a very different financial climate. Today you hear a lot of things like “interest rates are high”  “don’t buy” “now’s not a good time to get into real estate, wait till the market…

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  • Selling a home without paying taxes: 1031 exchanges

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    If you’re fortunate enough to find yourself in a position where you own a home that’s gained a lot of value since you bought it, you might be wondering how much of that equity you’ll have to give back to the government in taxes. More specifically, capital gains tax, which is the tax on profits…

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  • What they don’t tell you about homeowners insurance

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    Home insurance costs, along with many other services and goods over the last several years have soared, across the board. You will often hear that this is partly because building material has risen in costs, causing the costs of building a house from the ground up to rise, consequently causing your insurance premiums to rise…

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  • Simple Outdoor Projects to Add Curb Appeal

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    Warm weather means it’s a great time to get outside and spend time upgrading your outside space. Upgrading outside walkways, yard space, and greenery is a great way to add an inviting touch to your home, elevating your curb appeal, while also making your outdoor space more appealing to be in. In the early to…

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  • Budgeting for unexpected expenses

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    As real estate investors, the difference between those who sink and swim is the ability to weather turbulent times, financially, that is. The thing about real estate is, if you can withstand a long enough time horizon, you will win. You just have to stay in it through the ups and the downs. One of…

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  • Out with the old, in with the new (Plumbing)

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    It should come as no surprise that houses is Massachusetts are OLD. Because of this, you often see plumbing with copper pipes that corrode over time. Not to mention they can freeze up and break in the winter time. So what’s the alternative? A magical material called Pex Piping. This stuff is basically made out…

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  • How to find Off-Market Properties

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    Off market properties are often an attractive option for prospective home buyers for a few reasons, some of these include less competition when bidding (because less people are seeing it), better bargains (because of less competition) and sometimes even a faster close. The question is, how do you find these deals? I’ve outlined some strategies…

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  • 5 Real Estate Investing Strategies

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    Ever wondered if there is more than one way to make money in real estate? Well, you’re in luck! If you don’t like the idea of being a landlord or swinging a hammer, there are quite a few different options for investing in real estate. Today I will go over a few: 1. Long-Term Buy…

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