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Benjamin Stacey STR vs LTR vs Cutting Lose HELP NEEDED
12 November 2024 | 17 replies
It's tough to answer because there are a lot of numbers involved.
Kevin Oh Running numbers in south carolina
11 November 2024 | 2 replies
Specifically in SC, though, I would check two things - 1) see if the ATI exemption applies and actually quote the taxes for that particular property on the county tax estimator tool, and 2) get a ballpark quote from your insurance partner on the particular property.
Chris Core First Investment property
14 November 2024 | 15 replies
It's definitely more intimating and involved than a rental could be, but you may be able to make a lump sum of cash in 6 months or so that you could use towards other investments!
Sarah Vann DuRant Florida Land Trusts v. LLCs
11 November 2024 | 4 replies
I've been involved in two JV BRRRRs with Land Trust ownership structure, the one we still own happens to have Joe Seagle's company as trustee who replied above.  
Blaise Peterson Career advice for my daughter
11 November 2024 | 14 replies
Now she is interested in getting involved and is open to a career change.Question: Is there a job she could transition to where she would match her current salary and benefits?
Chi Sastry Sub-To mentorship/education or mastermind options...
12 November 2024 | 11 replies
Probably 90% of sub to / seller financed transactions involve purchase price ABOVE what an investor would pay having to obtain new institutional financing or paying cash.  
Melanie Baldridge RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS
12 November 2024 | 1 reply
If not, even though you are a re pro, losses are passive & deductions are limited.There are 7 scenarios that will qualify as material, and you only need to meet one:*500 hours*Substantially all participation*> 100 hrs and at least 1/2*Significant participation*5/10 years*Personal service activity w participation in last 3 years*Continuous participationTo materially participate, you must be involved in the operations of the activity on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis.Once you pass the pro test, the material participation often comes along for the ride.You can elect to aggregate all rental real estate for purposes of measuring material participation under Sec. 1.469-9(g).Your time spent on all your rental properties (STRs don't qualify) counts as one activity, making it easier to materially participate.In order to make a strong case with your CPA and the IRS you need to document your hours.Best practice is an hours log where you are as specific as possible.
Jon Pflueger Advice on NYC rental markets in Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island
12 November 2024 | 17 replies
Don't quite understand what you mean.Wholesaling has nothing to do with where you grew up.Wholesaling (as well as any other business) is about lead generation.I didn't grow up in NYC, and if I were to wholesale there I would dominate that market with my ability to rank websites #1, dominate online presence, credibility, and competence strategies I can apply to my online image.I think this is why so many people are "afraid" of wholesaling.Break wholesaling down into its most basic elements.
Kyle Souza Qualifying for Small Multifamily Loans
13 November 2024 | 23 replies
If you are seeking a more traditional DSCR type loan, then typical guidelines apply; Credit, Liquidity, and Experience. 
Roopesh Krishnamoorthy NON-US Citizen wanting to invest in real estate with a work visa!!!
11 November 2024 | 8 replies
When you're on a temporary visa, especially without a clear path to permanent residency, the risk involved can be substantial—both financially and legally.