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Claire Aillet Paid off home—Perfect Rental—How Would You Get Started?
18 February 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re looking to finance a rental purchase, a DSCR loan could be an option, as it focuses more on the property's income rather than your personal credit score.In the meantime, you can get your current property rent ready while also working on improving your credit.
Dave Gabruk Cost-Effective Renovations That Boost Property Value
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 
Matthew Marenyi Advice needed on best way to cashflow or exit my deal
4 February 2025 | 2 replies
The plan was to refinance when rates dropped to improve cashflow, we just had to get out of our hard money loans at the time.
Devon Moore New development hard money
6 February 2025 | 5 replies
Noah, i spoke with a developer yesterday that uses PML on his new builds and he said the PML will purchase land and do improvements.
Ben Fernandez Overcoming Setbacks: Renovating a Challenging MLS Property for Profit
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Despite facing setbacks, including a year-long renovation process, I tackled the repairs, improved the interiors, and addressed all concerns.
Andreas Mueller Fannie and Freddie: Is it time to end Government Control?
19 February 2025 | 2 replies
The federal government took control to prevent collapse, manage through crisis (and their mismanagement), and potentially reform these institutions for improved stability in the U.S. housing market.
Ian Cruz Using 1031 Exchange Funds to add an ADU to a property
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
The improvements needed to be completed within the 180 day timeline, so I did a pre-fab ADU.
Roger Kim Section 121 and gift tax
18 February 2025 | 6 replies
While gifts exceeding $18K per year (2024) require filing Form 709, they don't create an immediate tax, but the IRS may scrutinize this as tax avoidance.Tax-Saving Alternatives:Prorated Section 121 Exclusion – If you lived in the home part-time, you may qualify for partial tax exemption.1031 Exchange – If your share was an investment property, reinvesting the proceeds defers capital gains.Installment Sale – Spreading payments over time may reduce your tax bracket.Adjusted Basis Review – Factor in capital improvements and selling costs to lower taxable gains.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Angela Simon 1031 & ADU Build
13 February 2025 | 7 replies
The exchange entity must remain the same, meaning the ADU ownership should mirror that of the relinquished property.Construction exchanges require improvements to be completed within 180 days, and the total value must match or exceed the property being sold.
Spencer Dixon Creative Deal making
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
kitchen update, driveway improvement What was the outcome?