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Stepan Fedetskiy Looking to get into section 8.
6 September 2024 | 4 replies
In our24 years of experience, managing almost 100 S8 leases currently, the average S8 tenant has a FICO under 580, numerous collections from utility & cell phone companies, doesn't want to pay a security deposit, much less an application fee and claims they don't know how to fill out their S8 paperwork despite being in the program for several years - hint: they want YOU to do it for them.Most, not all, are eligible for government assistance due to a funeral-march of bad choices.REALITY: you are trust trading one set of problems for another.You can succeed with S8, but you need to understand the challenges and plan accordingly.
Joseph Mustacchia Has anyone used ispeedtolead.com for buying a lead?
8 September 2024 | 29 replies
ISpeed want's recording's of calls, which is very difficult to accomplish when, as in this case, I purchased the lead while in the field from my cell phone.    
Miranda G. Lenders for Earnest Money Deposit / Down Payment
7 September 2024 | 9 replies
Many 401ks will allow you to borrow up to 50% of the value of your 401k or $50k, which ever is less.
Brandon Morgan Is a property manager necessary?
9 September 2024 | 21 replies
That way, whichever option you choose, you're making an informed decision.
Chris Gawlik Whats it like to invest in C or D class properties?
8 September 2024 | 101 replies
most will have medical collections this is not counted against them.. but if there is collections from Cell phone and Cable etc.. then they will be problems.. at least that is what my clients tell me..  
Julio Gonzalez Multi-Family Properties and How to Maximize Returns
3 September 2024 | 0 replies
There are specific rules for 1031 exchanges including:The replacement property must be identified within 45 days of transferring the relinquished property.The replacement property must be received within 180 days after the transfer of the relinquished property or the due date of the taxpayer's tax return, whichever is earlier.Special rules apply for exchanges between related parties (defined in § 267(b) or 707(b)(1)).Real property located in the United States and real property located outside the United States are not considered property of like kind.Cost Segregation StudiesA Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.
Kyle Smith How many use “Instant Book” on VRBO or Airbnb?
3 September 2024 | 22 replies
I use it, though I hate it, but I avoid problems by setting criteria such as how much in advance a party has to book, minimum number of nights, requiring either a large deposit or purchase of insurance, house rules & photo id requirements prior to arrival, withholding check-in information until just before arrival and sending it to a verified cell phone number.
Diana Jing Rent To Retirement Review
7 September 2024 | 85 replies
As long as your IRA is not a Roth IRA and your 401k is not with a current employer, you should be able to transfer all assets to whichever structure works best for you.
Devid Brodsky First-time home buyer. Is 600k too much on an 85k salary alone?
31 August 2024 | 22 replies
You have $606 after tax dollars to spend on the rest of life's expenses, including investing, buying flowers for your significant other, cell phone bill, water/electric/vehicle expense/food/childcare/hair cuts/vacation. 
Logan Turner How do I use a note as collateral?!
29 August 2024 | 19 replies
Whichever is the lowest.