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Bruce D. Kowal Decoding the tax return of your Syndicated LLC - related party transactions
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.
Dylan Fraembs New Member Looking to Connect!
19 February 2025 | 14 replies
One suggestion to consider as I mainly do BRRRRs as well- find a local bank or credit union in the area you plan to buy that offers construction loans.
Andrew Thomas 19-Year-Old Real Estate Agent in Rochester, NY, Looking to Start Investing.
11 February 2025 | 29 replies
As a new realtor (and student) you probably make below 80% median income which might help you qualify.I work with Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union (for my primary) and Lyons National Bank (for my investments), both will probably be able to help you navigating downpayment assistance and your situation. 
Stepan Hedz Fix and Flip: Goldmine or Money Pit?
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Well, not so fast.For every successful flip, there is an account of some nightmare project that sucked the bank account of someone dry.
Spencer Cuello Experience with BNB Leverage
3 February 2025 | 6 replies
Bank won foreclosure in 10 months so luckily it cashflowed as well as it did. 
Benjamin Lingo Raw land acquisition funding advice
13 February 2025 | 12 replies
I grew up in the land bizz  currently building out a 75 million dollar housing project in Oregon that I own and developed  I bought the dirt  7.5 mil cash and did all the horizontal in 3 phases about 2 mil per phase for development costs ( these were bank loans) then same bank gave me vertical loans and well we are down to the last 17 houses of which I have 11 presold and closings every two weeks for the next few months ..
Natasha Rooney Fideicomisos VS. Mexican Corporation for STR in Mexico
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
As a Mexican realtor, I’ve worked with clients alongside an accountant to simplify the process, including setting up the necessary bank account for rental income.Let me know if you'd like more guidance! 
Bekah Estes Best rehab loans
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
So does anyone have any guidance and ideas or know any banks that do rehab loans were all the money including labor is upfront and then we pay a monthly?
Bharath K Raju Leveraging Rental Property Equity: Sell, Upgrade, or Hold for Growth?
17 February 2025 | 3 replies
Would banks typically provide a HELOC on an investment property, and if so, what terms should I expect?
David Robertson Young Entrepreneur Starting a Real Estate Company – Seeking Advice on Raising Capital
16 February 2025 | 9 replies
You can generally achieve better bank leverage and has a lower barrier of entry.