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Neil Quinlan Part time realtor as a firefighter
14 February 2025 | 11 replies
I understand realtors are basically private contractors and they o my get what they put in but with how the market is I don’t want to invest in my license and the fees and programs that are associated with it if I’m bleeding money 
Anthony Chan Sold my rental condominium (~15 years in service) - DO I NEED FORM 3115 ?
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
You can use form 3115 to catch up with any depreciation not previously calculated.If you have a condo, it is possible that there is no land allocation.Furthermore, if there were any assessments made by the Condo Association, you want to factor those in as well.
Shea Gajewski Young Investor Seeking Advice
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.
Matthew Harrigan Mega backdoor Roth vs taxable
27 February 2025 | 11 replies
Withdrawing from retirement accounts in your 40's is not as easy as made out in your post and pointed out in some replies.. there likely would be a 10% penalty associated with withdrawals even if its contributions.
Allen Duan Anyone in Las Vegas looking to learn more about MTRs?
11 February 2025 | 30 replies
However, the challenge with MTRs lies in the CC&R (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) and HOA (Homeowners Association) regulations.To proceed with MTRs, it's crucial to carefully review the CC&R to ensure that leasing out a portion of the lot to tenants is permissible.
Eric Smith 1031 exchange with a related party
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
As long as you follow the two-year holding rule and structure the deal properly, you should be able to move forward, but I’d highly recommend working with a tax pro to ensure compliance.Disclaimer: I’m a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, not a CPA or tax attorney.
Jenn Kabahit Needs more work than led on
8 February 2025 | 10 replies
You can find out what association the inspector is affiliated with or complain to the state licensing department.
Lindsey Waltz 85% ltv DSCR
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Leeling Chew Best Course of Actions To Remove a Difficult Tenant
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Nor will you get a Constable to go with you if you have not confronted the issues ahead of time......unless you encounter physical violence or a threat to your life, I highly doubt you will get any support in giving an eviction notice to a tenant.  
Joshua Nichols 21 Year Old Flipper
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Joshua Nichols: Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Joshua Nichols I'd take @Travis Timmons advise to heart and think about the challenges associated with flipping RE.