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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Cross-Collateralization – A lender may finance the full $160,000 purchase by using your existing properties as additional security, lowering their risk and possibly reducing your down payment. 5.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
If it is someone you know you can give them a straight return as if its a loan - can provide a lower interest rate to provide upside - it really depends on the lender and what are they concerned with and what is their risk profile.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
HOA management for a bunch of peripherally involved out-of-town investors is probably a great opportunity pass along overpriced contracts to your local buddies.
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28 January 2025 | 2 replies
That's one of our biggest risks it seems, however, ND is more friendly than the MN side.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
This will allow you to mitigate risk on the first property but also allow you to do a cash out refi on the second, so now you have access to tax free cash that you can do with whatever you please.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
This can provide a better depreciation benefit than traditional STR real estate.If permanently affixed to land, it qualifies for real estate depreciation (27.5 years for residential properties).Considerations:Zoning laws and campground restrictions may impact legality.Self-employment tax risk arises if you provide substantial guest services.Vacation home rules apply if personal use exceeds 14 days or 10% of rental days, limiting deductions.Audit risk is high, so keep detailed records of participation, expenses, and rental operations.Given the potential tax benefits and complexities, consulting a real estate tax professional is advised to ensure compliance and maximize deductions.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
You risk the chance of being sued for not letting someone apply that asked.Hope this helps, feel free to reach out if you have any other questions
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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Underpriced, underperforming, value add, 20 units, cash flow potential, low risk How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
I would rather lose 100 bucks a month in a solid area, than risk making 200 bucks a month out of state, class C-D, or in an area I don't fully understand. best of luck