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Kenneth Joseph Perfido Creating LLC in a new state
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Kenneth Joseph Perfido If you’ve moved to a new state and plan to conduct business there, you generally have two options: register your existing LLC as a foreign LLC in the new state or form a new LLC in the new state.
Donyea Jenkins DSCR Loan Question
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
As others have mentioned, DSCR loans are generally for turnkey rentals (although outdated rentals may still qualify depending on the level of deferred maintenance). 
David Pope Tax deductions when 1031 Exchange unavailable
5 February 2025 | 2 replies
In this case, correct, 1031 exchange is not available. 1031 exchange is property for property, and an interest in a partnership normally is not (with a few rare exceptions, so you may want someone knowledgeable to give you a second opinion for your particular situation, which requires reading your inheritance documents.)Whether or not you have any mitigation strategies totally depends on your specific situation and requires a one-on-one. 
Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Nicholas Woo what are your thoughts using Anderson advisors?
21 January 2025 | 31 replies
I've never seen such a mismanaged business.
Evan O'Brien First Time Home Buyer
1 February 2025 | 3 replies
Each program is a little different so it just depends on your situation and income.They are quick and easy though once you get your certificate you can work with any Bank or Lender that is approved to use those DPA's.
Don Konipol COMMERCIAL Mortgage Broker Licensing Requirements by State
6 February 2025 | 17 replies
Nope I do not intend to do any business of the lending variety in Vegas I only do joint ventures there. 
Aidan Birmingham Help on Setting up Real Estate Partnership
7 February 2025 | 2 replies
A CPA who specializes in partnership issues can also likely talk through these issues with you.3) Depending on the size of the deal - Keep It Simple - the number of really complex agreements that come across my desk for a $500k property is crazy, and it ends up costing as much to do those tax returns as a comparable $5m deal
Sara T. Can I make amendment to the lease that I inherited from previous landlord?
7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Depending on your states statutes and because they are on a month to month, give the proper notification that xxxx change will take affect starting 30,60,90 days from now. 
Katie Miller If you use a CPA or Tax Professional, how did you find him or her?
31 January 2025 | 121 replies
.: Found mine while attending a real estate/small business tax conference.