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Michael Morrongiello Can Only a PART of paid OPTION Consideration Funds be NON Taxable ?
17 August 2024 | 3 replies
So In SIMPLE terms; you are stating that REGARDLESS of whether the FULL $60K in funds paid to the Seller for the OPTION to buy the home at $300K is APPLIED towards that $300K "Strike Price" reducing the remaining amount due to them to $240K OR if only $30K of the $60K in funds paid to the Seller is APPLIED reducing the the remaining amount due to them to $270K - the Tax Treatment for THEM (the seller) is the SAME on the $60K paid for the OPTION ?
Greg Friedman Hiring a property manager vs doing it myself
20 August 2024 | 21 replies
Property managers fundamentally do two things: manage your asset (lease, maintain, accounting, anticipate) and reduce your liability. 2.
Miguelli Fernandez Cash Flow Vs. Appreciation
21 August 2024 | 27 replies
The goal should be avoiding court, reducing vacancy, etc. not doing a bunch of evictions where you need them to be quick.
Nate Pucel Paying insurance payout to contractor in cash
17 August 2024 | 1 reply
You can reduce this risk by purchasing materials and then paying the contractor in increments.
Gustavo Alvarez DSCR Loan Prepayment Penalties
20 August 2024 | 40 replies
Hi Gustavo, You can reduce the PPP or buy it out entirely. 
Khayla Williams Getting a personal loan for my first investment property
17 August 2024 | 7 replies
And if that property fails, it puts your personal finances at risk, as well.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save money, invest.
Steven M. How do I determine the value of this Unique property??
18 August 2024 | 13 replies
I am assuming you would be paying for materials and replacement appliances, etc... so $1000 per month for labor to take care of 5 mobile homes should be seriously looked at down the road.
Geremy Rosenberg Should I back out of deal after inspection? Day 7 of 10 due diligence
19 August 2024 | 20 replies
@Geremy Rosenberg one of the best rules I was ever taught - "An investor makes their money when they buy".Negotiate hard on reducing the sales price because even if you get bids from contractors, there are ALWAYS surprises that drive up the rehab costs.
Luis Herna Due on sale was triggered so what should I do?
19 August 2024 | 15 replies
I think that, regardless of the deal you have with the seller, the primary lender that you refinance with may not like you having a 0% equity stake in the property, or very tiny equity position of less than 25%, and may require you to reduce or eliminate the "junior lien" or whatever you want to call it that is this seller carry item. 
Eden Meng SDIRA With Check Book + UBIT Tax Consequence
17 August 2024 | 8 replies
While Solo 401(k)s are still subject to UBIT, the absence of UDFI can simplify tax considerations and reduce potential liabilities.Structuring for Tax and Liability Benefits:While some investors consider setting up an LLC to loan money to a syndication, this approach is often overly complicated and not typically worth the effort, especially from the syndicator's perspective.