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Matthew Allen Is This Sale Lease Back Strategy A Bad Idea
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Assuming you sold the home at the end of 5 yearsYour NET ROI would be:0% appreciation: 10.93%1% appreciation: 12.13%2% appreciation: 13.33%3% appreciation: 14.53%This ROI calculation takes into account taxes, insurance, selling costs, repairs (calculated at $3500) through out the lease.
Rene Hosman Have you ever moved your HSA to get better investment options?
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
Keep in mind this is a self-directed account and most are not.  
Tom Nagy Stay away from RAD Diversified
19 February 2025 | 42 replies
@Tom Nagy There are a number of existing forum threads covering the challenges RAD Diversified has faced with a number of investor's personal accounts of their own experiences.
Merrick Hidalgo When to realize capital loss
8 February 2025 | 6 replies
It shows up in my online account, but they have not allowed access to the funds.  
Katryna Wood Where to find a private lender for a primary residence?
18 February 2025 | 17 replies
However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?
Cameron Marmon Did I mess up when establishing this LLC for my wife and I?
4 February 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Sharon Bancroft: @Cameron MarmonI had this same situation and my tax accountant filed the change for me ( one time filling) and we now file it on our personal as a disregarded entity.
John ONeill Confessions of a First-Time Flipper: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started!
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
Budget Wisely:Make sure your budget accounts for the purchase price, the cost of the renovations, and any additional charges involved in flipping a house.
Eli Jerman Taxes for 2024 - First rental property purchases in August 2024
31 January 2025 | 11 replies
You don't know, what you don't know.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant specializing in real estate taxation.
Mayank Jain Inconsistencies across Mortgage lender processes for pre-approvals
21 February 2025 | 9 replies
Usually if you have several accounts and investments with 1 bank they will provide you with low to no lender fees and the better rate.The main issue here is that there is a lot of time/effort spent looking at your financials and documents to make sure there are no discrepancies, qualifying you, and sending Pre-Approval Letters, for you to just go with another lender that is offering you the better rate/fees.
Dyllon G. Rent Guarantee Insurance
7 February 2025 | 7 replies
When so many renters stopped paying rent during COVID, companies like SureVestor stopped taking new accounts because they were facing a significant number of claimes.I personally don't see it as a good solution.