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Richard Benjamin Wilhite How to Find "Cost" Basis for Inherited Land prior to 1031 Exchange?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Richard Benjamin WilhiteSince you inherited the land, I believe your cost basis is typically the land's fair market value at the time of inheritance. 
Kyle Fitch Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?
6 January 2025 | 57 replies
This would typically occur only if you are over extended.  
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
I know these lines of credit are typically variable rate and interest only but when I am buying deals with 20-25% equity that are new construction and cashflow around $500/mo with this loan option, I feel like I have hedged against those risks fairly well.
Basit Siddiqi Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
23 January 2025 | 31 replies
This approach allows you to have a legal presence in the country, which is often necessary for investing there if you don’t live in Spain.Having a virtual office in Spain through your LLC could help you access local tax benefits and deductions, such as expenses for mortgage interest, repairs, and insurance, which non-residents typically cannot claim.It’s worth consulting with a tax or legal advisor familiar with both the US and Spanish systems to ensure compliance and take full advantage of this option.
Becca F. Questions for Ohio agents/investors and Class A, B, C in your markets
12 January 2025 | 25 replies
I use standard market PM rates in my underwriting, but I also would not work for those rates but it is fair compensation for the work.I typically use vacancy of 5% not because I have ever had a unit that had that high vacancy but I do not have a no payment category and I want the underwriting to be conservativeon the opposite, your rate is a bit high and your appreciation rate and rent growth are modest.overall, seems like a decent attempt at an analysis.  
Sean Dunbar Looking for advice to invest 965k of equity
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Also, there’s much to delve into on of those scenarios, like what type of cashflow or investment do you want, etc. residential, multi-res, small multi-res, commercial, industrial, etc.There seems to be fewer deals around these days and this typically benefits the more experienced and skilled investors but there are always multiple investors that get “tripped-up” in these markets due to them relying on recent “fortunate” market circumstances only to realize the markets cycle and they weren’t prepared or didn’t underwrite properly to account for unforeseen potential.There are more considerations, but this is a start.
Juan Mendoza Does a room need to have closet to be considered a bedroom?
9 February 2025 | 32 replies
Yes it needs a closet and a point of egress to be considered a bedroom, and more bedrooms typically equal higher appraised value.  
Marc Shin Should I get extra insurance outside of Aircover?
13 January 2025 | 16 replies
Consult you insurance broker for specifics but I found this policy to be very protective and reasonably priced.With regards to an umbrella policy they are typically good to have.  
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
Most of our Members are baffled, typically saying: "How could they allow one of THEIR Tenants to be even ONE month behind?"
Steven Catudal Partnership split help
20 January 2025 | 11 replies
It is a great deal for the silent investor as they typically make 50% - 100% COC in less than a year.