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29 August 2024 | 13 replies
The income from the sale of securities is considered 'portfolio income' and is considered non-passive.Rental activity in general is considered passive unless you are able to treat it as active or if your income is below $150,000(Then you can use some losses).By default, the answer will be you can't unless your real estate is considered active or if your income is below the exception.
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29 August 2024 | 14 replies
@Bob Gruenig, what @Chris Tracy may be trying to point out is that if you are creating a LLC and bringing in other passive investors into that LLC, your LLC may be subject to securities law.The easier option would be to let each individual come into the syndication's LLC directly.
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29 August 2024 | 2 replies
I need a reliable virtual address and digital mail forwarding service that can handle digital mail forwarding, scanning, and other essential business needs.I’m looking for something flexible, secure, and cost-effective.
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29 August 2024 | 13 replies
**Bridge Loan**: This short-term loan can cover the purchase until you secure long-term financing.4.
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29 August 2024 | 6 replies
@Jerome MorelosIt will be similar to what you sign with a bank, there will be a note (which is the iou which states how much you can borrow and at what terms and length)Then there will be a deed in trust (assuming California) which is a recorded document that uses the property as security.
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29 August 2024 | 7 replies
I actually converted the usable ones to propane and secured a board blocking the chimney in the ones that will never be chimney safe.
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29 August 2024 | 2 replies
@Arnella IrbyGet an attorney to sue and get a judgment against this personLesson learned any type of jv agreement if you are giving money you also secure it against the property
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29 August 2024 | 19 replies
You could make up an assignment, not record it, and send it to the person to hold to secure the loan, but if they recorded it, you would be screwed.
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30 August 2024 | 12 replies
Central and walkable but also nice and secure!
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28 August 2024 | 0 replies
This deal was sourced through our extensive network, allowing us to secure it at an attractive price.