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Magistrate judge recommends $46M in restitution from former Live Well CEO

Housing Wire

“Whether or not the bonds were sold under ideal market conditions for the best possible price is irrelevant to the restitution calculation,” Parker said. Fluctuations in the market value of the bonds was foreseeable — even if direction and degree of change was not.”

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

Zillow

Your local government will assess the market value of your property at its "highest and best use" and charge you a percentage of that value every year. Legal fees related to your investment properties or business. Advertising fees. Hopefully you won't have to make use of this provision much. Property taxes.

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

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. You should also consider the financing options available for your investment property.

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