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Kyle Deboer Raising Down Payment Money
29 January 2025 | 25 replies
That puts you in the top 60% of Americans.
Juliann Morala Boots On the Ground
8 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Juliann MoralaA GC is suitable for estimating rehab costs, but consider hiring a property manager or investor-friendly realtor for unbiased opinions.Video Walkthrough – Have them record a wide-angle video of the interior and exterior to capture the whole condition.Floor Plan Mapping – Use an app like MagicPlan to create a detailed floor plan with measurements.Major Systems Check – Roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—any red flags?
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
30 January 2025 | 62 replies
Now maybe MAYBE 10% of these come back flagged for something.
Arthur Richardson Probrook Property Management Helps Indian Family Secure Residency in Califoria
16 February 2025 | 0 replies
They didn’t just provide us with a place to live—they gave us the opportunity to rebuild our lives and pursue the American dream."
Bruce D. Kowal 🏠 vs 📈 - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
.🎯 The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flow💳 The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)
Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
11 February 2025 | 20 replies
Is there a benefit to foreign national loans for a US citizen with a US credit score (the 791 I mentioned in the original post is my American score)?
Aja Sellers Greetings from Germany!
26 January 2025 | 9 replies
I am an American living and working abroad; I have been in Europe for six years now!
Ben Callahan Do you actually have to live in the house?
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
If you have a landlord policy, that's an easy way to get flagged by your lender.
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!
Nick M. Scam/fake inquiry of vrbo property ??
31 January 2025 | 26 replies
Been in law enforcement for some time and while they do evolve over time, they will keep the same red flags in for long enough for people to figure them out and spot them.