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David Cianci Should I create an LLC before I buy my first property?
15 October 2024 | 40 replies
Here are a few below:Generally, buying through your personal name can reduce the interest rate - commercial rates on LLC mortgages are usually higher but you can research thisMost LLCs on incorporation don’t have any credit so it may be difficult to find. a lenderIf you own the property in your personal name you are exposing yourself to more risk and will want to transfer the property into LLC as soon as you canIf you own property in your personal name and transfer to LLC the lender may not allow or can call the entire loanLLC or personal ownership you need insurance.If you search the forums for this topic using the magnifying glass feature in top right corner of your screen on BiggerPockets you will find a lot of discussion on "Quit Claim" "Buying through LLC", "LLC or not" etc....
Vishal Chandan Recommendation for a property manager in Florence, AL
7 October 2024 | 2 replies
What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?
Tanner King First time homebuyer starting RE investing journey (House hacking multifamily)
11 October 2024 | 8 replies
I only have credit card debt with a minimum monthly payment of under $300. 
Matthew Kaufman Financing for Duplex
10 October 2024 | 6 replies
Don't know the whole picture, but if you have good credit, you should be way below both points and rate. 
Tanya Maslach Using an IRA for downpayment funds?
11 October 2024 | 10 replies
If you want to leave your IRA intact and avoid penalties or taxes, consider other options such as:HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit): If you own property with sufficient equity, a HELOC can provide funds for a down payment without tapping into your IRA.Personal Loan: Depending on your credit, a personal loan may be an alternative.Seller Financing or Private Lending: Look into creative financing options for real estate investors, such as seller financing or private lenders, which can help with down payments without needing to use your IRA.
Ashley Hightower Best SMS platforms-Launch Control, Lead Sherpa, Roor??
17 October 2024 | 47 replies
I credit the platform's amazing hard work figuring out the new requirements and walking us users through the process;  a website, EIN/LLC, registering for 2 levels of sender ligitamit sender;   something called shake/stir (???)
Daniel Afonso The Global Data Protection Enforcement Awakening
8 October 2024 | 0 replies
These systems are now under tighter scrutiny as privacy laws globally begin to expand.Here’s how regulatory changes are directly impacting the real estate industry:Tenant and Buyer Data Collection:Real estate firms collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, financial records, credit history, and background information.
Alecia Loveless Income Requirements for Section 8 Tenants
11 October 2024 | 2 replies
In my (one time) experience with section 8 I put my emphasis on my perception of the applicant's personality, work ethic and credit score.
Meet Anshi Brick by Brick: Building Your Real Estate Empire
11 October 2024 | 1 reply
Clean up your credit and save for a down payment.
Daisy Hawkins Do I run the risk of exposing my anonymity by transferring from personal name to LLC?
8 October 2024 | 36 replies
My concern is exposing my anonymity and other property attached to my LLC since there will  be a correlation with my name to LLC on sale history record?