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14 February 2025 | 37 replies
If you get serious about buying the house, feel free to shoot me a DM and let me know the county… I can connect you with an OSE who could probably take a look at the records and tell you what is possible regarding septic expansion.
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
If your priority is cash flow, then you need to look at markets that support that.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.
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12 February 2025 | 4 replies
However, corporate conversions can still trigger taxes, especially if the properties have appreciated significantly.Corporate Spin-Offs (If Eligible) – A Section 355 tax-free spin-off could separate real estate holdings into multiple entities owned by different investors.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
You are converting their tax free gain in to a taxable gain.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Additionally, Airbnb income during this period could generate steady cash flow, though market conditions and regulatory risks should be considered.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
I know there is surety bond process and there a a few companies that appear to offer a service (Like Rhino)Furnished Finder has a new feature called Worry Free Waivers but when I tried to better understand their process, it was clear they have not done a good job of vetting this out.
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13 February 2025 | 0 replies
I understand that nothing in life is free.
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20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.