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9 September 2024 | 19 replies
The definition of qualified property under Section 179 was expanded in 2017 under TCJA to include the following real property improvements to nonresidential buildings: Roofing Fire protection and alarm systems Security systems HVAC systems So you can expense roofing under Section 179 as long as it is an improvement to a commercial property and meets the Section 179 criteria.
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7 September 2024 | 4 replies
Qualified mortgages (VA, FHA, conventional etc.) get underwritten to Fannie/Freddie/Ginnie standards and get sold on the secondary market as securities.
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6 September 2024 | 4 replies
For borrowers with low or mid-range credit scores, what are some strategies for securing hard money loans?
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7 September 2024 | 4 replies
It's a very comprehensive of how to safely find and fund a private money loan secured by real estate that has a lot of equity protection.
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6 September 2024 | 3 replies
If you’re in the fix-and-flip game, you know that securing the right funding can make or break your project.
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6 September 2024 | 64 replies
Register now and secure your spot at BPCON 2024!
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10 September 2024 | 34 replies
Isn't some sort of certificate of compliance supposed to be secured by the city inspector saying as much?
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7 September 2024 | 5 replies
It's in the BP bookstore and a comprehensive guide to finding and funding a private money loan safely and secured by real estate.
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3 September 2024 | 3 replies
My strategy is to use the heloc as the down payment to purchase the land and secure financing for a construction loan.
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4 September 2024 | 5 replies
Regardless of her relationship with him, you could breach her trust.