
7 October 2024 | 190 replies
It would be an improvement over paper as money, but there would be tremendous loss of privacy.

26 September 2024 | 8 replies
I am of an age that I don’t want to fight those unnecessary battles when the problems arise.

28 September 2024 | 5 replies
Should I have a family member live there at a loss each month?

27 September 2024 | 10 replies
@Kameren Powell I’ll try to save you from financial loss.

24 September 2024 | 8 replies
Southern impression is primarily a single family home builder and their floorplans are all too large for profitability. they are overbuilding each unit and adding unnecessary things like garages that don't get you any income and only drive the construction values up. a garage on it's own isn't with much more than what it's built for and doesn't really add to the equity gain in new construction

25 September 2024 | 1 reply
Does HOA have loss of income insurance or some fund to make up the losses until owners get property rehabbed or built?

27 September 2024 | 27 replies
The term didn't exist before because it is unnecessary.

26 September 2024 | 2 replies
This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.

24 September 2024 | 2 replies
Plus, forming and dissolving LLCs is pretty affordable right now, so why take the unnecessary risk, right?

27 September 2024 | 8 replies
Many people are suggesting to do a 1031 but have no idea what your gain / tax is(if any).Co-ops in the tri-state area 'normally' don't appreciate a crazy amount.The main reasons is the high monthly maintenance costs, over-leverage of the board, potential difficulty of buyers getting a mortgage and the approval process of the buyer.With that said, talk to your CPA to discuss what your gain / tax would be before thinking about a 1031 exchange.If your tax burden is low, don't bother with the 1031It may be possible that you have suspended passive losses to cover your tax burden.best of luck.