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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
We typically see FICO scores in the 560-620 range for Class C, below 560 for Class D.Recommend only looking at convictions & evictions in the last 2-3 years, ignore older ones.Focus on the last 2 years of employment via YTD paystub and 2024 & 2023 W-2's.
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18 February 2025 | 24 replies
House hacking is the primary strategy I have used to grow my portfolio and that's the typical client I work with as well.What strategy are you interested in?
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29 January 2025 | 21 replies
I would read up on "Squatters Rights" laws and how long a typical eviction takes to execute.
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11 February 2025 | 12 replies
Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.
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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
Do you know how much the typical bills have been in the past?
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Personally, If I could pull out a HELOC, I would use it to fix and flip which will typically make sense as you shouldnt be keeping the money out for that long and you can recycle it or pay it back and build off the capital that you got from. the flip.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
. :) It doesn't talk or teach about making millions as an agent but helps you understand what a career typically looks like and things to consider before jumping in.
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8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Holding company typically if you have multiple companies like a property manager, own property and other businesses. you will end up spending more per year on accounting and state stuff than what you make on your rentals.
22 January 2025 | 14 replies
- Of course, most of these PMCs weren't even properly licensed and were typically one-person companies.If you have an LLC, the PMC will only need the LLCs EIN.- If you chose to set up your LLC as a pass-thru entity, then you will need to supply your SSN.FYI - to avoid getting nasty letters from the IRS about errors (which might cause us to be audited), we will ask for a copy of your EIN assignment letter or a copy of your SSN card to confirm those numbers.
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2 February 2025 | 13 replies
You typically want the LLC where you'll be operating.