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Steve Englehart Cashing out IRA to buy rental properties.
29 January 2025 | 47 replies
Here are some rules:  https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/roth-ira-withdrawal-rules#:~:text=Contributions%20can%20be%20withdrawn%20from,made%20without%20taxes%20or%20penalties.I agree that you shouldn't let the tax implications be the main driver of your decisions, but you do want to be aware of the potential tax implications because Uncle Sam will want his money.
Mark S. American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund
19 January 2025 | 354 replies
Invested $5000 the last day of August.
Ashley Wilson Pros and Cons of Joining a Coaching Program
27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Then go back for 4 hours, then 8 hours then 2 days
Daniel Amsalem Please help keep northern VA STR-friendly
17 January 2025 | 10 replies
Few of us are full-time hosts, instead we have day-jobs.
Joseph Hossenlopp Minoan to furnish rental properties
17 January 2025 | 28 replies
I asked to cancel a bed frame and I did not get a  confirmation until I followed up 3 days later.
Tiarnan Gormley Nearly 18 and need advice on REI while i'm away overseas!!!! HELP!!
25 January 2025 | 24 replies
Your going to the London School of Economics, your not some punk day dreaming from Mom's basement working PT at McD's who's best achievement was the dugout ya made in metals shop and got your first -B of your life wondering how to get Grant Cardone "rich" with you $85 of deployable savings...... 
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Lauren Ruppert Can an LLC (sole proprietor) sell a property to an LLC belonging to a son/daughter?
22 January 2025 | 5 replies
If so you need to fall into the guidelines (for the investor whos funding it) regarding non arms length transactions.The most common scenarios they typically prohibit are:- Gifts of Equity- Bailouts- Leaseback OptionsAt the end of the day it needs to be a legitimate transaction, with legitimate funds coming into close.
Rachel Weiss High Realtor Fees, Can someone explain?
25 February 2025 | 16 replies
I was paying double that but these were 700k houses so 2 to 3 % like old days would have been what 14 to 21k per house I was paying 10k.. then when the rates went up and sales got tougher we adjusted up to 2% ..
Bruce D. Kowal How to bypass your CPA and get free and accurate tax advice using AI [SAVE this post
25 February 2025 | 15 replies
I've spent 2-3 hours a day for more than the last year learning about AI and then integrating ChatGPT into our practice.