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Ryan Louz Purchasing properties anonymously
13 July 2024 | 5 replies
If you're serious about this, you should definitely consult an attorney.I am not one, but here are some things I've learned from playing around with these types of things:--Trusts are excellent vehicles for anonymity--You can hire a professional fiduciary (like an attorney) to act as trustee so the public contact is not easily affiliated with you. 
Veronica Jones How to pursue personal goals
12 July 2024 | 1 reply
Don't focus on how you'll behave during an after-game press conference as a WNBA star when you haven't even played your first pickup game.Buy a property, learn how to manage it well, and see if this is the right investment vehicle for you.
Leon Lee Seeking Advice on Next Steps for My Real Estate Focus
13 July 2024 | 8 replies
As I look ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, I’m at a crossroads and could really use some advice from this knowledgeable community.I have two potential paths I’m considering:1.Continue Focusing on Short-Term Rentals (STR):•My plan is to shift towards mid- to high-end vacation rentals with unique characteristics.
Austin Damon Starting out in Ohio
14 July 2024 | 15 replies
And Austin, I went ahead and shot you a message!
Melissa Allen Tricky question about HELOCS and retirement account loans
12 July 2024 | 8 replies
Speak to your CPA about this and also ask them about "converting" the funds to after tax funds so you can plan ahead of the conversions. 
Jacob Zivanovich House Hacking Partnership
12 July 2024 | 7 replies
Jacob,If you do go ahead with the purchase, be sure to review the ownership interests in the property with your Insurance Agent to make sure that all parties that have an interest in the property are included in the policy. 
Tori Trent What are house hacking strategies that others overlook in an expensive area?
14 July 2024 | 27 replies
Also, a heads up that a typical loan assumption will take 60 - 90 days on average, so be prepared for a long closing period.In our current market we have seen home values decline since 2020/2021/2022 so there may be some motivated sellers out there who need to sell but their loan is now greater than or equal to the value of their home. 
Robby Sanchez first house hack
11 July 2024 | 6 replies
And create a clear picture for what is a head
Abigail Lipson Gotten Stuck Evaluating Where to Invest
12 July 2024 | 17 replies
Austin has been a high growth city and likely is six to 12 months ahead in the business cycle as many smaller cities.Of those Three, San Antonio provides you the same legal backdrop (Tx) and also geographical access (same day drive) and accelerating immigrant population growth (GDP growth requires much more immigration both red/blue agree on this in private)
Jason Coleman HELOC Lenders (Shred Method)
10 July 2024 | 12 replies
I defy you to name a title vehicle that cannot be pierced, even LLCs owning LLCs.Yes, have to file tax returns, but you don't know what your neighbors' tax returns say, and courts don't order turn over of tax returns as a matter of course, and even then, it's usually after judgment has been rendered.Trustees have to be honorable, which is why I use established banks and trust companies.Having your property in a trust will not protect it from a lawsuit.