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Joseph Bushnell Building a data center
16 December 2024 | 7 replies
It is surreal to look back and see how far I have come with my "Bigger Pockets degree" I owe a lot to this community.  
Rud Sev High level of taxes for syndication
20 December 2024 | 20 replies
@Rud Sev, I would ask the syndicators you are considering if they have any sample K-1s they have issued in the past to try to get a general idea of how they treat their common taxable items.There are a few things that are likely needed to be outlined:Your capital account balance for the investment, i.e. how much money the syndicator is saying you have outstanding at any time and used to calculate preferred returns, can vary from your taxable capital balance shown on K-1.  
Alex Hall Subto FHA problem
20 January 2025 | 57 replies
Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or televisionPenalties vary depending on the fact pattern but can be"such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000or imprisoned not more than 30 years,or both."
Shaheen Ahmed Property taxes on rentals
18 December 2024 | 15 replies
@Shaheen AhmedI don't know the Ohio markets as well as I know Pennsylvania but (1) taxes can vary widely among counties, cities, municipalities, etc. and (2) the problem right now is that interest rates are so high (although taxes and insurance increasing certainly doesn't help.)What are you trying to accomplish?
Eyal Goren Is Subto legal?
14 January 2025 | 23 replies
Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or televisionPenalties vary depending on the fact pattern but can be"such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both."
Michael Plaks DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
On the other hand, this phrase is often used by the likes of Uncle G (who, having an accounting degree, should really know better) to suggest claiming personal expenses as business deductions.
Kay S. Closing Costs for Seller Financing?
15 December 2024 | 6 replies
For costs, you’ll typically need to budget for title insurance (usually around 0.5%-1% of the purchase price), attorney fees (varies but can range from $500-$2,000 depending on the complexity), and closing costs (might include recording fees, escrow fees, and other admin costs—generally $500-$2,000).
Brett Jurgens Best way to use built up equity?
22 December 2024 | 23 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Tiffany Alfaro Preparing for Real Estate Investment: Savings, Expenses, and Side Work Opportunities
13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Those two items will vary quite a bit depending on the house.
Shelley Austin Any case where owner financing makes sense?
13 December 2024 | 6 replies
If they do not qualify because of poor credit or income issues compared to being self employed etc there are differences - but typically people don’t qualify due to poor credit and people will seller finance to these borrowers thinking they woke up at a holiday inn and got a finance degree when in reality they repeat their past mistakesRemember the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result