Is travel in Ecuador more dangerous for gringoes than other latin american countries?

I read some in a travel book and the warnings were so scary concerning assaults, weapons and kidnapping. I am now a little shy of travelling there and yet would like to go if it is safer than what I read. Anyone help?

What qualifies as a rental property for purposes of capital gains?

I remarried and moved out of my house four years ago. My son remained there until recently. Now I’m ready to sell the house, but do not know if the house would be considered a rental property, since he paid no rent, or would it be considered to have been occupied by me? I am concerned about capital gains taxes, since I have owned the property since 1983.

For truck or bus drivers: How many years of car driving experience should I have before getting a CDL?

Is the training the same for truck and bus drivers? I am 24 years old. I have been driving for almost a year. My car has automatic transmission.

What is the best way to track rental income and expenses?

I am about to rent my house and need to know which is the best way to keep track of the rental income and any expenses related to the rental property. How do I provide a receipt to the tenant when rent is received? Does anyone recommend renting a p.o. box to have the rents sent their instead of your residence? Any other professional advice would be welcome, this is my first time renting a home out! Please do not respond with sarcastic answer, I don’t have time for that! Thanks to all who help me out!

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Which travel agency is the best for international travel?

I am planning on going to Japan this June (2010). All I need is just a travel agency to arrange the flight tickets. Any suggestions?

Is it typical on rental applications to be asked for your banking account numbers?

I’m new to the whole apartment rental scene, so my knowledge in this area is fairly limited. Why does the landlord need to know this number and is it safe to give it to them?

My truck is rusting around the wheel wells what is the easiest way to fix it?

My truck is rusting around the wheel wells I had tried to bondo it but it didn’t last long. What’s the easiest and cheapest way to fix it?

ASIANS ARE VERY FUNNY PEOPLE

SEE HOW MANY ASIAN PEOPLE WHO MAKE FUN WITH UNSUSPECTING PEOPLE AS PART OF A TV SHOW CAN BE REALLY FUNNY

What percentage of equity in a rental must you have to qualify for another loan on a primary?

Is there a ‘rule of thumb’ for how much equity you must have in a potential rental property to qualify for a loan on a primary residence property? We’re having trouble selling our townhouse, so we’re considering turning it in to a rental. We do have some equity in the unit. If we try and rent it, is there a percentage of equity we would need to have in it in order to qualify for another loan on a primary residence??? Credit rating is good.

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