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Jake Hemrick Thoughts about properties in Detroit?
17 March 2015 | 18 replies
It is not a top vacation destination for a reason...
Eric John Direct Lenders in Florida Panhandle (FWB, Destin, Crestview)
6 January 2017 | 2 replies

Looking to kick 2017 off with an acquisition. I dealt with a mortgage broker on a purchase last year. I read that direct lenders that deal with investors may finance up to 10 properties through conventional if the fun...

Gerald Marshall Favorite Phone Apps we use in out day to day activities.
16 January 2017 | 7 replies
And in that same vein, probably the biggest lifesaver, especially when I'm driving in any city, Waze is a big help in getting you to a destination the quickest!
Nick Noon Always Negative Responses When I Talk About Real Estate
31 October 2015 | 85 replies
I'm not stuck on a destination, but enjoy the journey, as I'm traveling . 
Mishal K. New to BP - Mishal from Dubai, UAE (real estate agent)
24 February 2017 | 13 replies
I know it's a popular tourist destination and lots of large corporations have opened offices there to boost the city's economy.
Sherwin Gonzales Sell or Refi? Negative cash flow in an appreciated market.
15 December 2015 | 31 replies
Some outside influences in Bay Area such as international investors and those with money who choose the Bay Area as a destination city.  
Vincent Priore Buying Commercial Property that houses my business
24 September 2016 | 11 replies
SBA's regulations on leasing require that the small business occupy at least 51% of the rentable property if the 504 project is for an existing building and at least 60% of the rentable property (with the intent to move into at least an additional 20%) if the 504 project is new construction.Eligible Borrowers: For-profit, non-publicly traded businessesTangible business net worth (including affiliates) not to exceed $15 millionAverage net income of the business not to exceed $5 million over the previous two yearsOwnership must generally be comprised of 51% U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (some exceptions apply)Examples of Property Types Fountainhead Finances:Medical offices or medical facilities (such as labs and clinics)Office buildings (including office condos)Warehouses (and other industrial properties)Day care facilities (for children or adults)Free-standing restaurantsLimited-service, flagged hotels (some unflagged destination hotels will be considered)Auto repair shopsAssisted-living facilitiesCall to ask about many other property types that are eligibleIneligible Borrowers: Non-profits (except sheltered workshops)Passive holders of real estate and/or personal propertyLending institutions (mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders are eligible)Life insurance companies (franchised agents are eligible)Businesses located in a foreign countryBusinesses selling products or services through a pyramid planGambling concernsBusinesses which restrict patronageGovernment owned entities (excluding Native American tribes)Consumer and marketing cooperatives (producer cooperatives are eligible)Businesses engaged in loan packagingBusinesses that have previously defaulted on a Federal loanBusinesses engaged in political or lobbying activitiesIneligible Use of Funds: Working capitalInventoryRolling stockBusiness “good will” or “blue sky”
Garrett Hilt New Member From Bakersfield, California
17 July 2021 | 15 replies
My response to that is that "all boats rise on a high tide".Being that resort destinations generally rely on discretionary $$ to generate demand/revenue, that demand can vanish very quickly.
Andrew Grieb Air BNB or Homeaway/VRBO for a vacation rental/ski condo
26 October 2016 | 15 replies
VRBO is more of the traditional vacation style and offers the exclusive  vacation destinations like a skiing location.
Shannon Wright S Corp or LLC ?
19 May 2016 | 8 replies
@Shannon Peace,You want to hold properties long term in an LLC.For income activities like fix-and-flips and rehabs, The S-Corp is preferred.Your tax account and/or tax attorney can provide details (I'm neither).David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.