Chris Allen
Selling Home on Sub-To
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Penalties of these Federal charges may include:30 years in prisonUp to $1 million in finesIt's a Federal crime.I'm not currently at foreclosure, but am recently out of state starting grad school, no income, and home needs repairs that I simply do not have the money to make.
Izraul Hidashi
If a Borrowers Promissory Note Funds a Loan Who Is The Creditor?
15 January 2025 | 34 replies
The best references I could find would be from the Federal Reserve Banks themselves.
Adonis Williams
Inquiry: Mortgage Interest Rate with Point Buy Down
14 January 2025 | 6 replies
I see the base interest rate for federal lending is 4.25%–4.50%.
Anca R.
Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
To really know if a 1031 exchange is worth it for you, you first must find out what your net gain is and subtract state and federal taxes from that.
Joshua Tucker
Tax breaks on tribal land
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
In some cases, federal tax credits like those for low-income housing or economic development might also apply if the project aligns with certain goals.Instead of buying the land outright, developers often lease it from the tribe, which can reduce upfront costs and sometimes come with favorable lease terms.
Peter Firehock
Multifamily Market Outlook for the Washington D.C. Metro
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
These are the best options for finding sellers willing to transact in today's market at cap rates that make sense to the current interest rate environment, in order to capitalize on the upcoming favorable market conditions over the next few years such as spiking rent growth, falling vacancy, and compressing cap rates.Interest Rate ProjectionsLooking at the Federal Reserves Dot Plot, which is released every quarter and is the federal reserves outlook on where they believe the Fed Funds Rate, which does not control fixed-rate financing but does influence it, as well as directly affects floating rate financing, is predicted to be 3% - 3.25% by Year End 2027 (Source), currently sitting at 4.25% - 4.5% today.
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L.A. Wildfires and Their Tax Implications for Affected Residents
9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Understanding the IRS disaster relief provisions is crucial for residents seeking financial recovery.Under IRS guidelines, individuals and businesses in areas designated as federally declared disaster zones by FEMA may qualify for special tax relief.
Melanie P.
WARNING - Justin Goodin is Operating as Goodin Development
23 January 2025 | 30 replies
I will update my reports to federal law enforcement about these activities once I have completed debunking all of his new claims.
Anderson S.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Navigating Rental Market Regulations
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.
Ken M.
Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.