MIchael McCUe
Is debt relief a good idea, filing bankruptcy
9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @MIchael McCUe: Money isn't easy to save and $10,000( my debts) is a ton of money I want to save for a downpayment, I'm just starting so I don't have any money I would like to save $60,000 to buy a rental property, I think I could do it in 5-6 years, my brother filed bankruptcy and they relieved him of $6000 in debt from cash money.a list of my debtGst Hst Tax 4500 income tax from working with my dad I oweScotiabank credit card 1400Canadian Tire credit card 500cash money loan 2400Belair 600echelon 600should I pay the 10k back in the next while or should I file bankruptcy like my brother as It won't be for years until I am able to get a downpayment for a rental house anyway.Here are the negative consequences, in regard to real estate, of filing bankruptcy1.
Mattin Hosh
Assist in Turnkey
9 January 2025 | 10 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Otis Clayton
How do closing agents fund private money deals?
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
In this example the initial investment would be $50,000.So the owner of the IRA would have to pay 37% in taxes seems to negate the interest paid of 12.5% annually.Do I have this correct?
Jason Khoury
Purchasing Vacant Home from Non-Profit
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Be patient, as these types of deals often take longer to finalize due to organizational processes.If you’re unsure about specific aspects, consider consulting with a local real estate attorney to ensure everything is handled legally and ethically.
Shayan Sameer
Fix/Flip or Rental
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
In some cases, after running the numbers, I’ve even faced potential negative returns, causing me to miss out on promising deals here in South Florida.That brings me to my question: I currently own two homes—one is my primary residence, and the other is a rental property.
Zach Howard
Class C: Personal loan for 200k, should I use it for multiple down payments, or...?
9 January 2025 | 44 replies
Why would I be cash flow negative and losing money for years and years?"
Deborah Wodell
How Do You Keep Rehab Costs Under Control on Your Flips?
4 January 2025 | 4 replies
Besides putting together the best SOW using accurate/actual quotes as @Peter Mckernan and @Alan Asriants commented above, another key aspect is tracking expenses (bookkeeping) and monitoring the budget throughout the project.
Mike Beer
Has anyone tried the RaiseMasters program by Hunter Thompson
14 January 2025 | 39 replies
If you’re serious about this aspect of real estate and you have the time/money to invest into your education, I would strongly recommend Raisemasters as a quality mastermind to join.
Sam Hendricksen
Buying near new casino
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
If it were me, I'd be looking for something in that location to offset the negative impact of the casino.
Zach Howard
New, hungry, eager to start while also patient. Large risk appetite.
10 January 2025 | 17 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.