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15 October 2024 | 21 replies
Research sales, rental rates, and vacancy rates, and learn about financing alternatives such as VA Loans, FHA Loans, and 203k Loans.
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17 October 2024 | 47 replies
It’s disheartening to see a company that once had my trust handle a situation so poorly.To others considering LaunchControl, I advise looking into other alternatives.
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15 October 2024 | 40 replies
Even though these expenses are rather low, it's important to compare them to the advantages the LLC offers.Umbrella Insurance: An alternative to forming an LLC for asset protection is obtaining a robust umbrella insurance policy.
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13 October 2024 | 11 replies
He ended up pairing his syndication investment with a small rental property purchase that allowed him to maximize his REP hours, which made a big diference at tax time.It’s a bit complex, so I’d recommend chatting with your CPA to see if you can group your real estate activities or find an alternative way to leverage those passive losses.
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11 October 2024 | 10 replies
Alternatively, you can convert your IRA into a "Self-Directed " IRA and buy investment real estate inside your SD IRA.
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10 October 2024 | 7 replies
Alternatively, consider a cash-out refinance or HELOC to access equity for future investments while keeping the property.
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11 October 2024 | 10 replies
If you do get a second set, make them yours, and assign the tenants each alternating days to the other.
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10 October 2024 | 2 replies
I could also see this as an alternative to installment agreements if they were ever dissallowed by congress.
11 October 2024 | 6 replies
Alternative OptionsIf a straight price cut doesn’t feel right, consider creative financing.
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11 October 2024 | 8 replies
An alternative could also be to have them pay a higher deposit.