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Ana Maria Anyone ever bought an investment property through SDIRA Wealth?
27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Often times you will pay much more in taxes than if you pulled the money out, paid the taxes and penalty and then started investing in real estate.For example, with the financing you mentioned, the IRA must pay taxes on the portion of the profit earned by financing. 
Brendan Lim First Deal in Need of Second Opinion
20 February 2025 | 11 replies
At a high LTV your leverage will be magnified.If your cash flow really is break even (I have my doubts) then with the magnification resulting from leverage, you could produce a fairly good return (ROI from leveraged appreciation, equity pay down, tax benefits).Good luck
James Carlson Are STRs as we know them dead in Colorado (and other places)?
27 January 2025 | 56 replies
This has driven up the property taxes there. 
Lindsey Waltz 85% ltv DSCR
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
Adedeji Karunwi Hello everyone , rookie in the house
31 January 2025 | 1 reply
If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.
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. 
Kathy Creighton-Smith LoanBidz lending reviews
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
As a side note, FDIC insurance protects depositor money, not debt.
Chris Ke 200k down payment available and I can benefit from tax deductions
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.
Giovanni Barbosa New to Real Estate Investing
31 January 2025 | 5 replies
Look into local tax incentives and financing options, and reach out to local real estate groups or mentors to better understand the market.Good luck!
Michael D Kaminski Software Suggestions for Note Investing Business? Accounting Suggestions for Same?
26 February 2025 | 18 replies
For tax purposes, you really just need to have everything aligned to the schedule E categories.