
25 February 2025 | 11 replies
There are pros and cons depending on your goals.Why an LLC Might Be a Good Move• Helps protect your personal assets in case of a lawsuit• Makes it easier to bring in partners in the future• Keeps your real estate finances separate from personal accountsWhy It Might Not Be the Right Move Just Yet• Most traditional lenders will not give a mortgage to an LLC, so you may have to use commercial or DSCR loans, which usually have higher rates• Some people assume an LLC will save them money on taxes, but rental income is still taxed as pass-through income for most investors• There are extra costs like annual filing fees and bookkeepingA lot of new investors get stuck on this decision, but the reality is, you can always start out in your personal name and transfer properties into an LLC later.One more thing I wish someone told me early on is that property management takes more time than you think.

8 February 2025 | 12 replies
These questions relate to how you might make money thru your RV or buying at the new location. 4.

5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

2 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hey Bugger Pockets Community,I just finished reading Brandon Turner's book on investing with little to no money down (amazing book btw) and I am interested in knowing what are people's experience with MLO's and seller financing.

25 February 2025 | 18 replies
The other 10% are scammers, or have mental issues, or have perpetual money problems, or are career criminals, or psychopaths, or have massive entitlement issues, lack anger management, or are spousal abusers, or can’t hold a job, or don’t want to work, etc.

7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Maybe you change it to a 12 month lease at $x or MTM at $x plus more money.

20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Originally posted by @Michael Kinsella:I would second what @Jay Hinrichs said above...there was a follow up post where someone got a loan from them but for realistic rates 8% or so and few points.. under 6% private / hard money simply does not exist unless its a family friends type situation. that bank rates or lower right now for new construction or fix flip Generally speaking, I would be highly skeptical of rates under 8% for a hard money bridge-type scenario.Hard money lenders are getting their capital from somewhere, and those investors are expecting to earn a reasonable yield.

21 February 2025 | 102 replies
The dollars for the light renovations would be the only money you'd pay to us directly.

15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom you paid at least $600 in 2023, total.

6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Hard money then refi residential 30 yr How did you add value to the deal?