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Rich O'Brien I’m losing a house to unpaid property taxes. Need help
29 January 2025 | 19 replies
I think hard money lender to take this risk cannot legally charge appropriately which means the law is working against you (the law meant to protect owner occupied owners from unfair loans).I agree with @Jay Hinrichs that your best option likely is to sell on the mls.  
Paul Novak Personal Residence Rental
21 February 2025 | 6 replies
No, you cannot create phantom losses this way.Some additional issues that we have not addressed:- holding rentals inside an S-corp has many tax disadvantages- you will likely jeopardize your $250k/$500k capital gain exclusion for homesteads- you will lose asset protection afforded to personal residences by most states- you will lose your homestead exemption for local property tax - your insurance will have to change from owner-occupied to rental, i.e. go up- and there's moreConclusion: there're reasons why nobody is doing this clever "strategy" but A+ for trying.
Don Konipol Can a “Subject to” Transaction be done SAFELY?
17 February 2025 | 92 replies
(8) no requirements in documents for purchaser to adhere to procedures to protect the seller? 
Vijay Radhakrishnan Positive experience with Rent to Retirement
5 February 2025 | 14 replies
In fact one of the themes of my posts is dissuading investors from over spending on entities and asset protection.
Chris Shon Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
28 January 2025 | 20 replies
I would have advised you against an LLC, most likely, contingent on your attorney's legal protection concerns.This is assuming that by "we" you meant your spouse.
Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
My view is there is more protection on a wrap than a sub to and with the right disclosures and underwriting can be an alternative option. 
Alec Jacobs What bank account should I use for my rental property?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
That makes your bookkeeping easier, and it can also provide liability protection if you hold title in an LLC.
David Hori Is Pace Morby a Scam?
13 February 2025 | 123 replies
Very conservative approach that protects the seller.There is a long thread that covers what I'm talking about atPace Morby Mentorshiphttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1001612-pace-...  
Dan Shuder Just starting out, but have a plan
10 February 2025 | 10 replies
A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.
Joe Sullivan My Horrible Experience with Ron LeGrand's Financial Freedom
10 February 2025 | 24 replies
Using your throw-away prepaid credit card of course, to protect your credit, and complying with the contract terms -- I find teasers sometimes do indicate whether the subsequent seminar or product might be worth having your company purchase.