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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 9 posts and replied 390 times.

Post: Rent Control Is Unconstitutional

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  • Riverside, CA
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Originally posted by @Sierra Crisp:

You are correct, this still doesn't change my underlying issue. To be honest all my properties are outside of rent control. This isn't just about money for me personally. I truly feel that this discriminates against an "investor class." I want to find a solution or an understanding to the other side of this. I think this was something that was created with the idea of helping people, but it has harmed many and that harm is going unnoticed due to the fact that we are the "rich landlords" which really isn't always the case. 

While you are correct, I can always invest elsewhere (and i do) does this change the true underlying issue? The idea of rent control is being flirted with in many cities. If I buy a property in burbank tomorrow, will it be under rent control in 3 years? It very well may. I can ignore this problem and go elsewhere or I can still invest wisely while addressing the true issue at hand. Is it okay to limit or cap a certain industry due to the public perception? Its only a matter of time until these other areas I've invested in are affected. 

 Don't get mad, get even. Buy out of state like I do in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma & South Carolina. If you need guidance let me know. But face it, there isn't enough time to fight loonies and rent control.

Post: What's benefit of having my wife as 51% owner of my LLC?

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Originally posted by @Marshall Hooper:

I heard in a podcast that both @Brandon Turner and the guest had their LLC's set up so that their wives were 51% owners. I know that women get more favorable terms for SBA loans, but I'm not sure what kind of SBA loan these guys would be applying for. What are the other reasons someone might do this?

 Seems odd to suggest that the wife should have 51% ownership unless she is the person who is managing the business.

I think you are in a community property state so both have to sign in order to sell a property anyway. Whoever has 51% ownership makes all of the decisions so it should be the person most involved. My wife and I are 50%/50% . I do most of the work and we sit and have dinner at a fine restaurant to plan our future and our investments together and write the planning session off on our taxes. Getting a loan for an LLC is harder than people think. Normally the LLC has to show cash flow and assets to even interest a lender. The LLC has some value, but people overestimate it's usefulness. A good umbrella insurance policy can sometimes accomplish the same goals.

Post: What is YOUR niche? Mine got me 14 possible properties

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Originally posted by @Sadrud-Din Williams:

Keep it very simple. Find something you do very first and make that your niche. Once you master that then you can begin to add other things to your arsenal. The things that causes people to be overwhelmed and downright confused is that began to buy into so many other people's strategy that they can't even master their own.

For example I went through the same thing in the beginning they were so many different strategies out there in realestate Then I realized I'm really good at getting the properties but how?

Well my favorite thing to do Is talk to people face-to-face I remembered that I did really well raising money to pay my tuition for Bible college by going door-to-door. So I applied that skill to realestate and door knocking became my niche.

My biggest day yet is when 14 homeowners said YES they will sell me their house all in one day in a 3 hour period. Now today I have many projects and a Real Investing Academy with about 130 students where I show them HANDS ON how to Find, Fund, Fix, & Flip properties in their own backyard.

 We're happy for you. Now, let us know when they become *real* deals and you have closed escrow. Include some of the addresses so we can see the deal.

Post: My property manager lost my lease , what do I do?

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Originally posted by @Adam Ferro:

I am currently under a lease that goes for another 8 to 9 months and got a email from my property manager that they lost my lease and will need me to sign a new one. I unfortunately do not have a copy for myself. I am curious what my options moving forward are and should I be suspicious?

 Seems odd to me. Instead of having you sign a new one why aren't they asking that you email a copy of your signed agreement to them? It doesn't matter that you don't have one to send. They wouldn't know that. How will you know that what they put in front of you is the same as the Lease you signed in the past? I'd probably have them email one to me for me to "take to my attorney" for review. And I'd tell them to look harder for the original. See what they say. They will probably back off knowing that they shouldn't be "losing" lease agreements.

Post: Profitable Real Estate and Taxes

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Here’s what a $100,000 annual salary represents in take-home pay in the 10 states with the lowest income taxes:

This Doesn’t include sales tax, and the one we all love – Property Taxes – or even gas taxes. In fact it doesn’t even include the taxes they levy on taxes just to get more taxes. When you compare the cost of living across states `with the amount of tax coming out of your checks, well, you get the idea.

  1. Alaska – $73,077
  2. Florida – $73,077
  3. Nevada – $73,077
  4. New Hampshire – $73,077
  5. South Dakota – $73,077
  6. Tennessee – $73,077
  7. Texas – $73,077
  8. Washington – $73,077
  9. Wyoming – $73,077
  10. North Dakota – $71,523

And here’s what you would take home from a $100,000 yearly paycheck in the five states with the highest income taxes: 

And as Jerry Brown, Governor of California is fond of saying “Nobody ever leaves California just because we raise taxes.”

  1. Oregon – $65,092
  2. Maryland – $65,541
  3. New York – $65,753
  4. Hawaii – $65,846
  5. California – $66,157
  6. Kentucky – $66,252
  7. Idaho – $66,394
  8. South Carolina – $66,720
  9. Minnesota – $66,812
  10. Maine – $66,821

Post: Why do Banks Buy Mortgages in Bankruptcy

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Originally posted by @Ron S.:
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
Originally posted by @Ron S.:

Quite a few misnomers here in my opinion. No one can do anything while in BK until and unless the trustee releases their claim to the property. No sale, no negotiation, no nothing until that happe

ns. IF it happens, it's usually only so the lender/bank/servicer can proceed with foreclosure and only foreclosure (usually). Even WITH trustee approval, the lender/bank/servicer still isn't going to talk to you about a sale because they don't own the property!

The "Bank's" incentive? Incentive to do what, negotiate? Again, they can't negotiate. Won't negotiate unless they own the property. They can only own the property if it went through foreclosure sale and did not sell at auction and reverted back to the beneficiary, which if that happened would more than likely mean it's not a government loan or GSE loan because, they usually handle their own REO's and not the servicing entity (Bank/servicer/lender). I'm saying more than likely, not always.

There can most definitely be a loss to the bank if the borrower defaults. They lose servicing income. They lose interest income. They may have to buy the loan back (If it's a government or GSE loan). Also, the days of selling a note to another bank on an individual basis are more urban legend than reality these days and no, it won't be for pennies on the dollar, it will be fair market value minus a factored haircut amount based on expected yield/return.

Your post was kind of vague to opine on anything substantive. Do you have more details?

 While a borrower is in bankruptcy, a bank can indeed negotiate the amount owing, terms and conditions of a lien secured against a property owned by the borrower. The whole point of bankruptcy is debtor relief and to try to work out a solution to a very tough problem for all involved. Any changes require court approval. If the court determines that the changes are in the interest of the estate and debtors, he is likely to agree to the changes. One can also buy a house that is in bankruptcy. The offer has to be submitted to the court and be approved, that's all. (It just takes painfully long and requires appraisals and approvals and motions and trustee agreement and money.)

I think everyone on this post understands its with trustee approval (Which is why I actually had the words, "Trustee Approval" in my post). I think everyone understands the whole point of bankruptcy as well. I also believe everyone understands that while the bank can negotiate (If they receive approval to do so), they don't negotiate a sale directly with the buyer but instead the buyer/seller's agent(s).

 You say: "If the property is subject to BK protection, you have to wait until it isn't or, until the trustee has engaged an agent and then talk with the agent who will talk with the bank."

Actually, that is not accurate. The bank has an attorney who represents them in court and I have worked directly through the banks' attorney to get approval to buy a property with no real estate agent involved. Just another little trick to put in your back pocket in case the occasion arises.

Post: HELOC on property under LLC

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Originally posted by @Jay S.:

Hi everyone: 

Got 2 questions:

1. Is there any way to get HELOC on property tied to LLC ?

2. If no, then how about this : Buy property on my name and get HELOC.

If so, then can anyone sue me and get the property, since the property would be now with the Bank I got HELOC from.

Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Your LLC can be sued with or without a HELOC.

You can be sued with or without a HELOC.

What are you doing that is going to get you sued? Whatever it is, Don't do it.

Post: Why do Banks Buy Mortgages in Bankruptcy

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Originally posted by @Ron S.:

Quite a few misnomers here in my opinion. No one can do anything while in BK until and unless the trustee releases their claim to the property. No sale, no negotiation, no nothing until that happens. IF it happens, it's usually only so the lender/bank/servicer can proceed with foreclosure and only foreclosure (usually). Even WITH trustee approval, the lender/bank/servicer still isn't going to talk to you about a sale because they don't own the property!

The "Bank's" incentive? Incentive to do what, negotiate? Again, they can't negotiate. Won't negotiate unless they own the property. They can only own the property if it went through foreclosure sale and did not sell at auction and reverted back to the beneficiary, which if that happened would more than likely mean it's not a government loan or GSE loan because, they usually handle their own REO's and not the servicing entity (Bank/servicer/lender). I'm saying more than likely, not always.

There can most definitely be a loss to the bank if the borrower defaults. They lose servicing income. They lose interest income. They may have to buy the loan back (If it's a government or GSE loan). Also, the days of selling a note to another bank on an individual basis are more urban legend than reality these days and no, it won't be for pennies on the dollar, it will be fair market value minus a factored haircut amount based on expected yield/return.

Your post was kind of vague to opine on anything substantive. Do you have more details?

 While a borrower is in bankruptcy, a bank can indeed negotiate the amount owing, terms and conditions of a lien secured against a property owned by the borrower. The whole point of bankruptcy is debtor relief and to try to work out a solution to a very tough problem for all involved. Any changes require court approval. If the court determines that the changes are in the interest of the estate and debtors, he is likely to agree to the changes. One can also buy a house that is in bankruptcy. The offer has to be submitted to the court and be approved, that's all. (It just takes painfully long and requires appraisals and approvals and motions and trustee agreement and money.)

Post: yellow lined printer paper?

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Originally posted by @Will Kirkendoll:

@Account Closed I found that paper at staples. its works great no jam yet.. thanks alot

 Happy to help. Now, as my old sales manager used to say "go book the biz". (Buy a house and make everybody happy.)

Post: Do most properties you buy cash flow positive?

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Originally posted by @Liz C.:

Mike S. The one cash flow $500 to $1000 do you have mortgage on it? I like to have more info of those properties. How much is it?

 I take over the properties with Owner Financing, Subject To & Lease Options. So yes, there is financing on the property, but it isn't my loan. If you do a search above for "Subject To" you will get more info.