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Josie Sandoval Realtor commission for rentals- Texas
25 November 2024 | 11 replies
Its infrequent but there are the rare instances that the tenant doesn't move in due to a job change or whatever.
Andrew McManamon Investing in Bitcoins
9 December 2024 | 98 replies
For instance, given the proof of work concept used to verify transactions, there was an inherent limit built into Bitcoin that would preclude it from ever becoming a high transaction currency.  
Jorge Vazquez I am wondering about a "sewer scope." Thoughts?
25 November 2024 | 18 replies
A scope is especially important on properties where the sewer line would be particularly expensive to replace (for instance, if the sewer line replacement would require breaking up and re-pouring a driveway, or removing numerous mature trees--these things can cost significantly more money above and beyond the cost of replacing the sewer line). 
Briant Rivera Arroyo New to Real Estate, Interested in Wholesale
21 November 2024 | 7 replies
For instance, a worksheet calculator that you can depend on for accurate rehab numbers, a coach or mentor that has experience wholesaling whose brain you can pick, a curious, principled solution-based mindset, willingness to find sellers that are NOT on the market, and for good measure -- steal underpants!
James Kerson Tell Me Why My Discount Brokerage Idea Is Bad: Calling All Agents
10 December 2024 | 100 replies
Buyer agent consulting/transaction management time, 10 hours included @ $50/hour: $500 Add 20% to the $1,250 in costs that I’m not anticipating, or $250 (variable costs like Zoom fees for client consultations, for instance).
Tzvi Keisar Recommendation for tax strategist pro
19 November 2024 | 5 replies
I have seen instances where a 1031 exchange was not required such as1) The overall gain from the sale of the investment property was very small or even negative2) The taxpayer had enough passive loss carryforwards to offset the gain.A 1031 exchange is a very powerful tool put it has to make sense before going forward.
Heidi Fahringer Interview Questions for Prospective REI Accountant
19 November 2024 | 8 replies
(A partnership tax return is due March 15th, so in this instance, the partnership return will need to be extended).2.
Jean G. How much to bid on commercial NPNs (past maturity)
17 November 2024 | 5 replies
In one instance I was told that the seller was expecting 92 to 94% of UPB, which was in that scenario equivalent to a 85% LTV, and I thought this was too high for the amount of risk and unknown involved.I would love to be buying these around 50 to 60% LTV but don t know if that s realistic currently?
Nolan Ring 3/3 lenders have no idea about FHA loans
21 November 2024 | 10 replies
Thanks for any help’ Yes we're licensed there and FHA guides in one state apply to all states unless a state has a specific law that supercedes the FHA lending guideline.FHA is always 3.5% down minimum (in some cases less because you're using a DPA or down payment assistance program or 2nd lender to put down over all a lower down payment than 3.5%, Aka for instance 3.5% DPA + 96.5% FHA = 100% financing but just dont kid yourself this is fully 100% leverage and to be used with caution and carefully).In the case of 2-4 unit FHA is still 3.5% down payment @Matthew Kwan @Carlos ValenciaThere are rules regarding FHA such as:- primary residence - you must occupy one of the 2-4 unit property as your primary over 50% of the year and the underwriter needs to believe you will remain and have the ability to live in there, any deviation from this and you'll get a whole laundry list of conditions asking you to prove why you should be believed to be living or will live there (if this arises dont be surprised, it just means the UW doesnt believe you).- SS rule - self sufficiency rule - gross rents of all potential units 2-4  X gross rents at 75% needs to meet 1:1 or 100% of the monthly PITIA payment or greater.
Jon Ful Cost Segregation (San Diego, CA)
17 November 2024 | 9 replies
For instance, I've reached out to cost segregation companies in San Diego that will base land vs building value on whatever split the tax assessors report shows which many times can be around a 50/50 split.