David Young
Questions From a first time Investor
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Consider whether an LLC is right for you—it can provide liability protection but isn’t essential for a single property, as personal liability insurance and an umbrella policy may suffice.
Katie Southard
Really want my rental in an LLC
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Unfortunately, this problem waste a lot of my time that could be spent on other investments.I have used the same tax professional for many years and he is very educated, but also much older than me and it's hard for me to understand all the reasons he has expressed why is better to put the rental on my personal tax returns.
Paul Whitehurst
Bank is declining my HELOC - HELP!
18 January 2025 | 9 replies
Lenders often include a portion of the cash flow in the investment property as income to you personally to offset the DTI.
Jonathan Small
2 Bedroom 2yr Rental Into Flip
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
I financed this property using down payment funds from 403B and a local commercial bank. 15% down from personal funds. 85% down from community commercial bank. 3yr balloon, 20yr amortization, 7% interest rate.
Alex H.
Flip as-is or Renovate
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Personally, I'd go with the As-Is scenario.
Chris Shon
Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
28 January 2025 | 20 replies
Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?
Sha Sing
Has anyone worked with ReadyREI in Saginaw, Michigan
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
Every company has atleast 1 person who leaves a negative review but what you fail to realize is that this is real estate.
James Wise
Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
I actually had a fire MYSELF, yes personally.
Desiree Board
Sole proprietor, LLC or Corporation?
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I recently read a book that mentioned there being a lot of power and benefits of a personal corporation but I'm curious as to when a corporation is actually beneficial over the latter.
Robert Ok
Best Real Estate Coaching Programs
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
Personally for what people charge for these programs I would say you are 1000x better off taking some courses at a local college, getting a degree and working in real estate to get paid for experience and then do real estate on the side for your own portfolio as well.