
25 February 2025 | 7 replies
In the end, it cancels out any benefit.Loss of Key Homeowner BenefitsIf you sell your home to an LLC or S-Corp, you’ll lose:$250k/$500k capital gains exclusion on selling a primary residence.Homestead exemption on property taxes.Owner-occupied insurance rates, which are cheaper than rental insurance.Substance Over FormIn tax law, the IRS looks at the substance of a transaction, not just the form.

21 January 2025 | 10 replies
I'm going to ask my insurance company.

27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.

31 January 2025 | 6 replies
If you have insurance, generally, there is mold remediation coverage.

22 February 2025 | 20 replies
You don't want to get stuck with negative cash-flow because you can't find another care facility tenant to rent it.Also, probably want to check with your insurance provider and see if all those tenants who are likely to fall and break a hip are going to be an issue for them, and look into the legality of what happens in the care facility owner dies and you're stuck with 5-8 tenants in the home with no one to care for them and no living descendants.

4 February 2025 | 0 replies
It's even worse for landlords "The company is also asking for rate hikes of 38% for rental dwellings and 15% for tenants, with the rates taking effect May 1."

18 February 2025 | 7 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

14 February 2025 | 15 replies
Regarding insurance, the only way we can get it is through the CA Fair Plan, and it’s steep.

22 February 2025 | 1 reply
- For people who use LLCs/trusts, is it more common to have property insurance with the name of the LLC/trust?

26 February 2025 | 4 replies
Routine maintenance and unforseen maintenance costs; insurance rates (they are increasing all over), property taxes and vacancy rate.