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Where I live if you are the owner of the property and renting such property, you can go to the utility company and sign a document requiring them to keep the utilities on and put them into your name, when a tenant closes their account. It saves time and money. When a tenant leaves the landlord is go...

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Good neighborhood and good school areas should be the priority. A smaller home in a good neighborhood is by far worth more in value dollar wise, but more importantly the real value quality of life can't be measured. In this case, you've got a larger home you can afford. You'll always be more comfort...

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Go to the utility companies (gas & electric) and have them automatically put the utilities in your name anytime the service is canceled by a tenant or other entity. Lesson learned.

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If you are local, then maybe. Only if you are planning on buying more properties and actually making it a business. If you live out-of-town, absolutely!! don't buy a rental property. A quarter of a million dollars is a lot of money about any where. What we did: When our son went to Boulder for schoo...

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Can the OP simply "take care of" one big medical bill for his nephew when it arrives? Or is it more convoluted than that?? As some have said above, I would think about paying some medical bills directly. Why are there significant medical bills? I am not up to date on what Obamacare covers, and i im...

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anonyvestor wrote:

Also, FYI VRBO does NOT post or leave negative reviews up, and their service and accountability is rapidly declining.

Really!?? VRBO does not leave negative reivews up? If so, I won't be using VRBO.

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I have not read all the replies. Please, excuse if someone has not asked this? Who would have taken care of the trash if you had not left it outside? If there was food in the trash, how long would it be before it was taken care of? This do not make since. I'm afraid you got a hold of some unsavory h...

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My sister and brother-in-law were died unexpectedly in an accident. To name a few of the problems: It was difficult finding and piecing everything together. Their Wills were in a safe deposit box in a small bank they didn't use. It was a third and fourth marriage, respectively. Children from another...

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I would think your nephew would, also, like the same protections. Or, is he against what you want to do?

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DH and I just returned from spending 10 weeks in the mountains and didn't know all this was going on. Now back into the real world and I wonder how much we've lost. Should I look?

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It basically comes down to one of 2 things: ignorance where they have no clue that much lower cost options exist or that the "absolutely no cost to the company" plan is just hiding the often exorbitant costs by gouging the employees collusion where they go with their buddy, the investment broker, w...

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I love the idea of tiny homes for a parent who may need to move closer to adult children. Or, a place for a college kid to live while going to school that can be turned into a guest house, or a private studio office. These types of homes can be placed in back yard. Everyone has their own space but ...

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I love the idea of tiny homes for a parent who may need to move closer to adult children. Or, a place for a college kid to live while going to school that can be turned into a guest house, or a private studio office. These types of homes can be placed in back yard. Everyone has their own space but f...

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I have an entirely different view on this than the all the previous posters. I live in what is widely regarded as the most corrupt city and state in the country. Something like 10% of all our city alderman go to prison. Jesse Jackson Jr is in prison. Two of the last three governors of Illinois are ...

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You could buy a deferred annuity today for 125k at 65 that would pay out 6k/month (sole)/4k (death benefit)/3k (with surviour and death benefit) at 85. Is assume this a mistake: One can buy an annuity for $125K and receive $3K to $6K per month in 20 years with survivor benefits? Should this be per ...

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You could buy a deferred annuity today for 125k at 65 that would pay out 6k/month (sole)/4k (death benefit)/3k (with surviour and death benefit) at 85. Is assume this a mistake: One can buy an annuity for $125K and receive $3K to $6K per month in 20 years with survivor benefits? Should this be per ...

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We subscribe to three small town local newspapers and one state wide paper. You can only get local news through a local newspaper ; such as what is your city council up to? If you're connected to the community, the obituary section is important as it's nice to know whose died. You local hometown and...

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considering the REIT vs. Rental Property endless debate, I would be interested in a performance graph comparing the average returns of the two. Can this be obtained anywhere? I don't see how there can be an endless debate when these two things are totally different. One is has nothing to do with th...

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If your home is paid off, you have lots of options. Depending on your stage in life you and financial need, you could do a reverse mortgage and fund in home help. I NEVER thought I would want to live in an all inclusive retirement community, but as I get older and DH and I experience health issues ....

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To me real-estate investments are different from cash investments in stocks, CDs, bonds, annuities, pensions, SS, etc. Real-estate is part of our overall financial portfolio or net worth. Some of our real-estate is income producing other properties are not. Real-estate is not a liquid asset and we c...

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P.S. I think they still have trailer parks in HB, even some right along the beach. Is that boglehead enough for you? https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=trailer+park+huntington+beach&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Manufactured homes is the correct term. An RV would be trailer like living. Probl...

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Don't give a new car to a first driver. Give them a car that is safe with lots of metal around them and has good gas mileage. They will drive across town to tell a friend, they can't pick the up. My kids scared me so much, I had to close my eyes to ride with them. It wasn't long before I refused to ...

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This house is 1,000 sq ft bigger than my current home. It is 3,000 sq ft house. We need an extra room for 5 people, our current house is 3 BR, I have my brother lives with me. He helps us watching kids and homework. He is a big help to us. monrab, the reason you want to move is because of your neig...

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I hate diamonds. They are neither rare nor precious, a lie concocted by De Beers (and N.W. Ayer), who stockpiles massive amounts of the things, controlling global supply. Please read this seminal 1982 piece before you "invest" in a piece of carbon. http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1982/0...

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1031 Exchange and flipping to primary home Example of how to turn a rental into a primary home: Say for example, your retiring in a year or so and want to downsize or move. Sell your current investment property, do a 1031 exchange on a home you want to live in when you retire. Rent it for a short ti...

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First things first. You need to visit with a CPA and find out how much will be owned on the property if sold. You not only have capital gains tax to consider but depreciation deductions will have to be paid back. In you inherited this property, you can sell it at the present day value and not pay an...

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Unless you are wanting to retire or move there, sell the property. You will regret being an out-of-state landlord.

Trust me on this.

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Call_Me_Op wrote:It certainly is possible, right?

Depressing. I suppose most everybody would be in the same boat, so to speak, and we'd just keep rowing.

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Recently retired.. wife and I have criss-crossed the USA, visited England, Ireland. Somewhat curious about Italy, Tuscany, etc. But not really into cathedrals, museums.. more into beautiful countryside, great food. Would it be a waste to go to Italy without that interest in history, religion, art, ...

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Theory: My wife and I purchased two SPIAs around the age of 80. We felt that waiting offered several important advantages: * The premium is less or the lifetime income is larger the longer you wait. * Inflation is less of a factor which allows an expensive "inflation rider" to be avoided. * Current...

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My brother uses a mohu leaf antenna and has an Apple TV ($99) for streaming PBS, Netflix, Hulu Plus. Netflix is great for prior season TV shows. Hulu Plus has current season shows. He doesn't have a DVR and doesn't really need it since he can stream content. When I showed him the mohu antenna and A...

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I don't understand why your company will not pay selling costs - now - since you are currently on reassignment? Although 4% return sounds good in today's market, personally, I would not want to tie up $500K in one rental property and worst yet a property that is out-of-state or out-of-country. You h...

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It seems what is missing here are realtors. OP, was this a for sale by owner? I've had good and bad experience with realtors. Mostly, no so good. However, a good one is worth their fee. A good one would not have let the contract time line period for rejection, lapse. A realty company can also be hel...

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In my state nondisclosure of known issues is a serious omission and can get the seller sued after a sale. A foundation problem such as you've described was a fraudulent act. I don't understand why your deposit has not been returned? Even if the contract stated you would accept the property as is, it...

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I lived in San Diego for 13 months. Weather is, almost, perfect. From what I remember it was a little foggy in January; I was told that was winter. It, also, thundered one time. That was exciting. It's a short drive to the ocean. The water is a little bit cold and salty. Plenty of good sea food. Eas...

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vested1/OP: It may come as surprise, doctors many, many times have no idea how much a drug costs. Or, what a hospital charges. Your wife may have taken many different drugs and found the expensive med to be the only one that works. And, her doctor may know how much it cost. However, it does not hurt...

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Go online to Cheapodrugs.com and see how much the drugs you need cost from Canada. I have bought from this pharmacy and others in Canada for 10 years or more. My husband's a physician and he purchases drugs from Canada. We have many physician friends to buy drugs from Canada and recommend Canadian p...

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OP ... let us know what you decide.

Best Wishes with whatever that maybe

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Regarding Medicaid. Each state has it's own rules but Medicaid pays for long-term nursing home care and medications, indefinitely. In my state a spouse is allowed to keep approximately $25,000 in cash and living expenses of $2,000 per month. If there is a home, the spouse can stay in the home and Me...

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Why are you involved? Why is it a non-starter for them to live with family? Some of their money could be used to turn a garage into a separate living area in someone's home. It will increase the value of the home when they are gone, along with helping grandparents save money and providing them famil...

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If there are mental health issues or suspected dementia this changes the direction of the whole discussion, which you did not note in the original post.

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You can help them without giving them money unless they are in a completely desperate situation(losing house, bankruptcy etc....) I'd offer to set them up with a budget and advice on eliminating wasteful spending etc.... They are likely to reject this idea and possibly get mad in which case I'm don...

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The Boglehead forum is very good at handing out a whole of criticism, especially in regard to parents who in their later years might need financial help. It serves no purpose to go back in history and criticize elderly parents or persons who did not save enough, spent more than they should or live t...

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I would like to help a friend who is in much pain over her father’s new relationship. Any help in understanding the dynamics from those who may have experienced a similar situation would be helpful. The scenario: The lady is 83 years old. Her husband of 63 years recently died. A few weeks after husb...

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Find a landlord who manages their own property and ask for a copy of their lease agreements. Talk to them about what's in the lease and why. Do research the area and find out how much property is renting for. A large number of properties are actually easier to rent and manage than one. Property owne...

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Does your sister want to go into your father's practice or move back home? If she has other expectations, this may be key in getting dad to work part-time or close his practice. If you father cannot hang on for three years: Perhaps she should say she's not coming home, even if she might think she is...

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investing dad wrote : Understood...but you're probably looking at this through the lens of somebody that enjoys travelling. I don't. This is exactly what I'm talking about. Get out of your comfort zone. The kids are an excuse. It's good for them, your wife and for you. Togetherness is wonderful. Bu...

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Oh for goodness sakes take the promotion. One week, every three months .. one month out of the year. What a deal you're being offered. A chance to learn. A chance to expand your understanding of another culture; and important one at that. A chance to become enlighten to things you will cannot learn ...

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I read most people who inherit or win the lottery go through the money in 5 years or less. At 25 and single, don't buy a house. Find yourself a cool apartment. Keep working and saving. Spend some of your inheritance on travel. Learn about other cultures and get out of your comfort zone. Your ideas o...

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