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10 January 2025 | 16 replies
@Anita Z.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.
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22 December 2024 | 2 replies
If the rental income doesn’t sufficiently cover the debt payments by their standards, they’ll limit the loan amount, even if the property is worth more.You could try a few alternatives:•Look for lenders who specialize in commercial real estate and have more flexible DSCR requirements.
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13 January 2025 | 15 replies
Be prepared to spend a lot of money creating the infrastructure.
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7 January 2025 | 9 replies
What about if you set up a maintenance company that maintains all of the properties, then you have a real estate attorney prepare all of the lease agreements.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
I have Section 8 rentals in my portfolio but I do recommend connecting with a property manager who specializes in Section 8 rentals - they'll know all the specific requirements, inspections, and paperwork needed.
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6 January 2025 | 11 replies
I think what you’re referring to is a checkbook IRA so you can bypass the custodian when performing transactions/investing and all assets/accounts will be held in the name of a special purpose LLC or Trust which is the instrument that gives you checkbook control.
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23 January 2025 | 39 replies
I Refused the monthly, he offered $ 75 fee to prepare for the program and I did that realized it was a mistake from his reviews and called back the next day and they would not refund me.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’ve seen many investor clients use 1031 exchanges effectively.. just be sure to get specialized tax advice.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Be prepared for frustration if you decide to do business with Kiavi.