https://efraudprevention.net/embed/cody/Equity-stripping_scams.htmlEquity-stripping scamsEquity stripping is a type of fraud in which a scammer targets individuals who own a valuable asset, such as a home, and convinces them to take out a loan using the asset as collateral.

Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal level Learn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are needed Know everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.

Your returns could be increased if you are willing to rent it by the room to individual students. 

The answer is NO, based on the language of Section 152(c)(3)(A):...an individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if...

A week ago I received a shelter verification form from DSS for a male individual who I don't know at my apartment.

I screen individual dogs (of any breed) with an in-person evaluation before accepting their owners as my tenants.  

I will kindly ask anyone if you have any questions please schedule a call with me and it will be a pleasure to help each of you individually. 

You will have two separate K-1s as you are each individual owners.  

Hey @Augusta Owens Bigger Pockets has been so valuable to me in my own journey, so you are in the right place.Ive been hosting an investor meetup the past 3 years and it's been a great place to collaborate with the like minded individuals and collaborate. 15-25 people show up each month and range from new investors to people,e who have been investing for decades.would love to connect and get you some more information! 

He launched a small OZF to revitalize a vintage office building in a transitioning neighborhood.