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Cory Lucas Am I being sold snake oil?
6 July 2024 | 29 replies
Yet you'll get good insight into their techniques.
Michael Carbonare Here's One Way To Start Without Cash Out of Pocket
4 July 2024 | 3 replies
As Jonathan mentioned, this is a technique for experienced investors, not something a beginner should play around with.
Avalon Guenther SE Michigan Investors
4 July 2024 | 15 replies
DM me with your email if you would like to be added to their distribution list.
Bethany Fannin Commercial Valuation Confusion
5 July 2024 | 12 replies
Which has now stopped investor distributions?
Kyle Kipka Expenses across multiple properties
3 July 2024 | 9 replies
Now this one will be super hard to distribute, so I'd probably keep it under one unit, the biggest one.
Ryan Denman How to raise money and form partnerships with non-accredited investors
3 July 2024 | 4 replies
Reading through some other forum posts, it looks like there are much simpler partnerships, entities, or offerings that would meet what I am trying to do:My Role:-Decide on properties to purchase, mostly SFHs-Establish LLCs or other business structures to hold the real estate and distribute returns-Purchase properties, using loans as needed depending on the ROI/cash flow desired from investors-Act as property manager for the properties-Depreciate properties held in business entities to minimize taxable income to investors-Distribute returns to investors-Create investments that have high cash flow (CF) and low appreciation (App) , moderate CF and App, low CF and high App-Find investors from connections, friends, and family with no public advertising-Advise in a minimal capacity on tax and real estate strategies-Send investment reports to investors-Be fiduciary to all investors-Receive compensation from PM and other management work I do related to the investmentsInvestors:-Can be non-accredited -Invest as little as $1000-Can use retirement accountsWhat references can people recommend for me to learn about business structures, partnerships, securities, taxes, or other topics to get me started on learning what will work for my goals?
Kyle Z. Mortgage at 7% interest rate for investment property; pay down earlier?
4 July 2024 | 11 replies
I also would consider the opportunity cost - could you invest that cash in a different investment at a higher yield than 7% - say an income fund, a note partial, or something similar, and then use the distributions from that investment to make principal payments on the mortgage?
Tim Albright Tax Planning Strategies/CPA Help
5 July 2024 | 11 replies
If you aren't looking to invest that kind of time, then perhaps you can still benefit with the leveraged returns you receive through real estate investment as a passive investor that can be tax advantaged, but the related losses won't be able to offset W-2 / Pension / Retirement Distribution / Roth Conversions / Etc.Another consideration - do your kids have an interest in real estate? 
Amanda Dallman Wenatchee, WA is BOOMING (and no one is talking about it)
2 July 2024 | 3 replies
Amazon is currently building a 45,000 SQFT “last mile” distribution center.Smaller projects happening in the area:A new public park and boat launch is being constructed in MalagaThe YMCA is moving to the old PUD building and putting in a $25,000,000 state-of-the-art facility.$2,000,000 is going to improvements to the riverfront park adding playgrounds and splash pads.Since 2022 a feasibility study has been going on for a regional sports complex boasting 16 soccer/football fields, 8 baseball diamonds, 50 meter indoor pool, gym, track, and waterpark.There are several more project revamping old warehouse building turning them into trendy new dining and retail spaces.
Tyson E Keslar Seeking advice on How to structure an RE partnership??
2 July 2024 | 8 replies
Some big ones that you guys can talk about before getting lawyers/CPAs involved to see if you are in agreement are things like identifying key decision rights and determine who has those if there is a disagreement (leasing decisions, refinancing, sale, choosing a property manager, scope of capex and renovations, etc) and determining profit/distribution splits.