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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
Each DSCR loan is separate and qualifies separately, so one doesn't necessarily affect the other except for the liquidity needed to close since you'll have multiple down payments/closing costs for each transaction.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here's what you need to know about qualifying and managing costs, including realtor fees and other expenses.Why Germany?
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
My cost wont necessarily be the same or comparable as I GC my own projects and have trade skills.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
If your business is worth significantly more than what you owe on it, you may be able to borrow against that equity to fund your first deal—rather than walking away from a potentially appreciating asset.Some investors take this route, keeping ownership of their business while using its value to qualify for financing or attract a capital partner.
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23 January 2025 | 1 reply
For the son to qualify for the $250k exclusion, I believe he would most likely need to meet the ownership and use test, meaning he needs to own and live in the home as his primary residence for at least two of the last five years before the sale.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
Actually, you may not need to qualify in the second year.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
Passive Activity Losses: Are there ways to offset my W-2 income with rental losses, or do I need to qualify as a real estate professional for that to work?
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
I've had positive experiences with IPX as a qualified intermediary.
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
This transaction involves the sale of your relinquished property through a Qualified Intermediary.