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15 January 2025 | 3 replies
This is a screenshot from a private Facebook group for tax professionals.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Most local banks and credit unions will have free accounts.You need two accounts: checking and savings.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
I do like the tax benefits and leverage.
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16 January 2025 | 12 replies
It is tax free in the sense that you will not owe taxes today on the cash-out.
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
You will want to fully understand the tax reporting burden you will face.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Down payment amount varies and more you put down the highre you will be in the queue of applicants, also down payment varies per your credit...Dodd Frank IS in play!!
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19 January 2025 | 13 replies
It links to our business bank account and our business credit card so come tax time, deductions should be easier.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.
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23 January 2025 | 1 reply
The most important rule is to have the cash flow of the new property be able to pay all its expenses, mortgage, AND the line of credit back.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Exploring tax delinquency records, probate cases, and foreclosure filings can help you build a pipeline of motivated sellers.- Strategic Partnerships: Building direct relationships with REO asset managers, bankruptcy attorneys, and bank liquidation teams can provide exclusive access to bulk sales before they go public.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.