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Heidi Jensen Wyoming Holdings Going Away?
26 September 2024 | 5 replies
Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting ReportsJanuary 1, 2024Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or RegistrationWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.
Alex Boulger Selling Rental with 2 Out of 5 Year Rule
25 September 2024 | 14 replies
While not in TN specifically, I have assisted clients do as you have described: live in a property as a principal residence for 2 years, rent it out for 3 years, then sell.Based on the situation described, you would appear to be eligible for the MFJ joint exclusion on principle residence on your 90% share.However, in order to retain that ability, the house will very likely need to be sold (ie, sale closed, not just under contract) by the end of this month. 
Corey Flood Reconnecting and Diving Deeper into Real Estate in Dallas
29 September 2024 | 6 replies
It contains hundreds of files such as ebooks, checklists and spreadsheets for real estate investors: https://www.biggerpockets.com/filesGood luck.
Adam Hoeker Managing the Finances
27 September 2024 | 15 replies
Hi @Adam HoekerI have my clients all on QuickBooks Online.We sync in their accounts to reduce human error in entries, and track each property's expenses and transactions to prepare for Tax time, this helps us to be prepared for 1099s as well, track Asset Basis and Depreciation, Mortgage Balances, and any Equity items.Since QBO is very common, it is easy to connect a Tax Accountant to this as well and have them pop in to grab reports they need to file
Zeb Wallace Pros and Cons - Registering LLC in-state vs. out of state
27 September 2024 | 2 replies
California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.
Matt Nelson Advice on getting equity out of a rental in Washington state
27 September 2024 | 8 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Victor F Solley Selling slab and block walls
28 September 2024 | 2 replies
Many thanks in advance,Victor Talking with my friends contractors in the area... some of this contractor offered very low price for their projects betting to build many units and market changed and they simply started to file bankruptcy... when comparing cost it's common you will find higher costs ... been in this market last few years, houses will start to move again in the next months in a normal cycle (not pandemic cycle) , if you're goal is getting long term rental in place for delay gratification...
Steele Kruzel Cash out refi 80% LTV
26 September 2024 | 17 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Gregory Schwartz Boring Buy and Hold Investors
2 October 2024 | 71 replies
Second example: I purchased a first lien note secured by a very run down shopping center in which the principal balance was $470,000 - I paid $255,000 for the note.  
Hai Le Section 8 Investing
27 September 2024 | 8 replies
Here are a few:Pros: -Reliable rent paid every month-Stable tenants that typically stay in the unit for a long time-Purchase prices are typically lower so easier barrier to entryCons:-Getting the files onboarded and processed is very tedious.