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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
., the appraisal for 5+ is at least $2k-$3k) and the financing structure by lenders because Fannie/Freddie don't generally buy loans for commercial properties.So, for you personally, the biggest driver for the type of your next property is probably going to be the amount of a down payment/equity you can put in the property.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
To avoid reducing your lifetime exemption, you could gift equity incrementally, but this requires proper legal structuring (e.g., fractional ownership transfers).
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
If a seller refinanced a house at around 220k and has about 120k left in mortgage, but the house also appreciated to 450k, how do I structure a subto/seller finance deal?
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27 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am new to apartment investing, I just wanted to get your guys thoughts on how I should structure a PPM and who I should go to.
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
The marketing/advertising firm, aka RE broker, is not the expert in building codes, zoning, structural engineering, neighborhood safety, etc.As a prudent investor, always do your own due diligence or you'll end up being (unitentionally) misguided by a RE broker's information.
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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
,Renting your primary home back to yourself isn’t typically allowed by the IRS for tax purposes, even if structured through an LLC.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
However, we differ structurally: they operate as a fund, while we focus on deal-by-deal syndications.
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29 December 2024 | 6 replies
I want to sell it on a wrap but not sure how to structure the deal or if there would be buyers for this.
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
And don’t underestimate the power of direct outreach; some sellers may be more flexible if you present a clear, structured plan for partnership or financing.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
For now, consult a CPA to determine the best structure based on your income and investment goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.