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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Which insurance providers or claims adjusters typically handle displacement housing arrangements?
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi, I am keen on a property but checked that it uses Oil for heating (instead of the typical gas or electric).
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
Use depreciation on rental properties to reduce taxes further, and consider 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Also DSCR typically has pre payment penalty while hard money does not.
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9 February 2025 | 6 replies
Unless you prefer an active job and happy to gain the savings in return - nothing wrong with this.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
In the assets I am considering - the seller is typically selling because they no longer have the time or energy.
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6 February 2025 | 17 replies
Yes I understand what you are noting, and I believe on the commercial side of things they are typically not putting their names on the docs like you do for a resi loan but just brokering/underwriting it and collecting a fee as a 1099.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Typically, you are not required to pay FICA taxes on the salary deferred to a Solo 401(k) in 2024.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Bankrate, the big perks of an FHA home loan are:Lower Down Payments: They typically require a smaller down payment than conventional loans, sometimes as low as 3.5% of the home’s purchase price.Lower Credit Score Requirements: They’re designed to help buyers with credit scores that might not qualify for conventional financing.
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8 February 2025 | 12 replies
I had a W2 while working as an agent before transitioning to full time - most folks are in this position.2) You will likely pay your broker a typical commission split even if you are representing yourself.