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David Cheng What do you qualify as a proof of funds?
4 November 2024 | 34 replies
Evidence like this is standard among all HMLs I know.
Deborah R. Hurricane advice - LTR flooded
5 November 2024 | 39 replies
Go and find out because the first thing you want to do is get the water out and dry out the space.
Benjamin Amaral Canadian Applicant with no SSN
4 November 2024 | 8 replies
Exceptions to your standard business practice do not often end with the desired results.
H. Jack Miller Beware of Appraisals: I would not at face value, some of them are a joke.
4 November 2024 | 33 replies
The borrowers pay significantly less for those appraisals; they usually lack vital information, tend to be performed to much more “lax” standards, and often lack good decision making as to comps, capitalization rates, and adjustments of value between the subject property and the comps.  
Alexander Szikla Housing Market Outlook 2024: Harris vs. Trump
4 November 2024 | 1 reply
Tax Strategy: Making the 2017 tax cuts permanent to stimulate investment and consumptionMarket implications under Trump include potential for accelerated price growth in existing homes, increased private sector development opportunities, and more flexible lending standards through GSE privatization.Similarly, clever allocators of capital may want to focus on market rate housing and more aggressive development opportunities while considering GSE privatization impacts under a Trump administration.Regardless of who you support or which way you lean, both candidates acknowledge the need for increased housing supply.
Harrison Pruett Newbie Here! | Tips, Tricks, & Advice Appreciated!
14 November 2024 | 25 replies
I am very new to this and I am a fish out of water just flopping around trying to figure it out. 
Zac Kucharek First House Hack Tax Planning
7 November 2024 | 7 replies
To avoid any confusion, this is not the same thing as ( “home sharing”, or an “owner-occupied rental.”)Improvements generally need to be depreciated over 15 years, note I said generally, depending on the nature of the improvement and how long the IRS standard depreciation period is for the cost and size of expenses.Strategies depend on a number of things including, but not limited to: type of property, your material participation, how long you plan to hold it, your goals.
Michael Baum Fed cuts rates by .5%
9 November 2024 | 87 replies
America has the 3 enlightenment Pillars that are true Civilization. 1) Rule of Law, 2) Freedom of speech/conscience, and 3) One life One voteThese 3 ideas are the air we breathe and water in which we swim, and give rise to actual and enforceable property rights, which allows for people to safely save, safely invest, safely create, and safely live a full and expressed life.
Justin Brickman Pros, Cons and recent regulations of STR investing in San Antonio
4 November 2024 | 4 replies
Excessive complaints or three violations in three years could lead to losing the ability to operate​.Impact on Neighborhoods: Non-owner-occupied STRs (Type 2) may cause friction in residential neighborhoods, as they often function like businesses, which can disrupt the local community atmosphere.Recent Regulations (2024 Updates):1) STR operators must obtain a permit for either Type 1 or Type 2 properties, depending on whether the owner lives on-site.2) Platforms like Airbnb are required to remove any listings that lack a valid permit.3) New noise and occupancy regulations apply, with stricter enforcement through permit revocations and finesThese regulations are part of the city's efforts to balance the benefits of STRs with the preservation of neighborhood quality and local safety standards.4o
Nolan Fernandez Buying house with Section 8 voucher
3 November 2024 | 24 replies
There are standard guidelines and on top of it lender has overlays on standard guidelines.