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Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
31 January 2025 | 43 replies
Your experience means you haven't found PCF, not that it doesn't exist.  
Yaroslav Shtogun Lot split with house on the line
20 January 2025 | 16 replies
However, after receiving the survey results, I discovered that the house is located less than 1 foot over the sublot line (see attached image).Here are the options I’m considering:Rent the current house for market value (~$1,500–1,600/month) and convert the detached garage into an ADU to rent for ~$1,000/month.Relocate the house to split the lot, then sell the newly created lot (~$100,000) while renting out the existing house.Relocate the house to split the lot and build a new home on the second lot.Demolish the current house and garage, split the lot, and build two new homes.At this time, I am uncertain about the cost of relocating the house.Questions for the community:Has anyone faced a similar situation?
Kristin Mathern Asking for advice on tenant locksmith situation
30 January 2025 | 13 replies
@Kristin MathernI would pay it given no keys were provided, it wasn’t specifically addressed/mentioned in your lease, you were provided the opportunity to address/fix yourself with a 25-30 dollar replacement from Lowe’s/Home Depot, and lastly, it was an existing situation that could have been avoided/prevented at move in.
Ryan Poulter Contractors needing a hand
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
My understanding is an E2 Visa is an investor Visa (ie. you need to buy a business) OR you can piggyback off an existing E2 holder. 
Joshua Tucker Tax breaks on tribal land
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
The one time I tried buying an existing property on tribal land, the land didn't come with it.
Brad Kremer How to access equity for HELOC on MFR duplex in TX?
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.
Roman Balmakov Should I Buy a Cashflowing Multi-Family That has Permit Issues?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Since the repairs were two owners ago, I would think the town may be a little more lenient with you.With the new kitchen and bathroom, were they existing and just got renovated or were they added on?
Gamal Harding Columbus Lands Another Large Tech Firm! 4000 Plus Jobs Coming
18 January 2025 | 7 replies
Whether it’s developing new housing complexes or refurbishing existing ones for higher-end rentals, the opportunities for capitalizing on this growth are vast.The decision by Anduril Industries to set up shop in Columbus is a game-changer, signaling a major shift in the city's economic landscape that savvy investors should not overlook.
Angelica Cristi Hard money lender with Auction.com process?
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, it sounds like you are confused about the different types of auctions that exist on Auction.com. 
Niklas Zhu Cost segregation recapture on a teardown property
31 January 2025 | 3 replies
In your case, changing the property from a rental to your primary residence constitutes a change in use.The depreciation recapture will be calculated based on the fair market value of the building at the time of conversion, not including the land value.Since you're tearing down the existing structure, the entire amount of depreciation taken over the past two years will likely be recaptured, as the building's value at conversion will effectively be zero.The recaptured amount will be taxed as ordinary income, up to a maximum rate of 25% for residential rental property (Section 1250 property).