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Christian Tibok Short Sale: What happens to HELOC in secondary position?
9 November 2018 | 20 replies
During a short sale when the primary lender is owed 361k and secondary HELOC is owed 78k, what happens when the package was submitted to the primary only?
Peter Arroyo can seller back out after contract signed?
18 September 2018 | 11 replies
Until the buyer actually submits a signed cancelation under the inspection clause, the seller is stuck with the contract, no matter how the buyer attempts to negotiate a reduction.In fact, a buyer can submit an addendum for acceptance with a price reduction or repair credit, without triggering any cancellation of the contract, since the Buyer has not actually canceled the contract.
Chris Keator Self Directing IRA to pay for rehab costs
16 September 2018 | 5 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(mThe Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability companyThe Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2018, the solo 401k contribution limit is $55,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)
Joe Banks Exceptions to the 1% Rule in Austin?
16 September 2018 | 46 replies
@Joe Banks you need to submit actual offers with a preapproval letter.
Kitty Tan applying building permit by yourself
25 September 2018 | 8 replies
I would love to hear more about it, such as what plans you submitted and so on.
Greg Gerken Selling primary and buying primary? 2 Mortage s
15 September 2018 | 6 replies
Then submit the lease agreement to the lender to show income.
Gary B. Fire in a kitchen in one of the unit need advise
18 September 2018 | 14 replies
Restoration company will use Xactimate and submit the scope of work, line item by line item, including any work required to test and remediate asbestos/lead paint (most likely, they'll hire a 3rd party specialist to handle that), coordinate things with your Public Adjuster, and your PA will liaison between yourself and the insurance company's adjuster (the insurance adjuster has the insurance company's interest in mind, not yours, so don't think the amount they quoted you is what you'll be entitled to on the claim). 
Andrew Caldieraro step-by-step process to purchasing a small MF complex
17 September 2018 | 10 replies
Submit an offer, pending inspection and due diligence (Do I need to have a realtor submit my offer?).
Peter Hightower New Member in San Antonio
15 September 2018 | 4 replies
LOL)By the time the listing agent called her back in the early afternoon, THEY ALREADY HAD TWELVE OFFERS SUBMITTED!!!
Phil Restivo Made 10 different offers over asking, Can’t close on a deal?
16 September 2018 | 2 replies
After I submit an offer through the listing agent, most of the time I hear nothing back, or I see the house goes on deposit a week later.