Collin Hays
Tips for negotiating your real estate deal
9 January 2025 | 18 replies
I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used personally over the years, with great success.
Anna Granofsky
Shared Housing Advice
18 December 2024 | 6 replies
I'm not saying this is necessarily the right answer, but I did not really put anything in my lease as far as guidelines for sharing responsibilities of common areas.
Gabi NA
Young college student looking to buy their first property for Airbnb or Rental
17 December 2024 | 12 replies
Yes/no, it's not like lenders do inspections but I encourage you live there, learn, and follow the guidelines of your loan. 2.
Bob Dole
Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
BTW, the rental property is cash flow positive.Bob,My firm's managing partner wrote the IRS guidelines for cost segregation, so I've got some insights for you.
David Woodside
500 hour rule - material participation
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Based out of Manassas, VA here :) The 750-hour rule is part of the IRS guidelines for qualifying as a real estate professional under Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code.
David Mile
WHAT IS A 1031 EXCHANGE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
16 December 2024 | 2 replies
•There are also numbers of different guidelines that you need to follow when it comes to the 1031 Exchange.
Tyler Bolton
LLC versus personal umbrella policy for Indianapolis SFH rental
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
There is statutory, and Fannie/Freddie guidelines, that explicitly exempt these transfers from being subject to the Due On Sale Clause...asset protection/estate planning purposes are covered.Why Use LLC when an Umbrella Policy Does the Same?
Michael Beirne
Section 8 BRRRR in Baltimore
11 January 2025 | 13 replies
They can provide access to off-market deals and connect you with a network of contractors familiar with BRRRR projects. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agentsProperty Manager - Choose a PM with Section 8 expertise to ensure smooth tenant placement and compliance with inspections and rent guidelines.
Philip Ganz
How does a Deferred Sales Trust work?
2 January 2025 | 12 replies
The DST gives you this option, while 1031 does not.2) Direct up to 80% of the funds to an LLC and partner with the trust for a business purpose such as purchasing investment real estate, loan business, buy into a business or develop investment RE at your own timing (all capital gains tax deferred, without having to follow any timing guidelines.)3) The DST can save a failed 1031 exchange.
Sergey Marshak
Help with Setting Up Google My Business for Out-of-State Investing
24 December 2024 | 2 replies
I’m trying to make sure my business appears legitimate and trustworthy to local sellers, but I also want to avoid violating Google’s guidelines and risk having the account suspended.Would love to hear from anyone who’s faced this issue or has creative ideas for solving it!