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Nic A. Sell Stock To Buy Investment Property or Keep As Conventional
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
If your interest payment is $8,125Your stocks have to make a dividiend of about $11,000 of which you would prolly pay 15% to 25% in federal / state taxes / NIIT.Assuming you will make a 10%-11% return is not guaranteed.You will also feel good about having a paid off property(relief).Furthermore, your credit score may go up with a paid off property.Best of luck!
Jose Morales Can I do a portfolio loan on my 5 low valued rentals?
4 February 2025 | 5 replies
Check with your local credit union
Geoffrey Serdar Engagement Fee for a loan: LENDBASE
29 January 2025 | 31 replies
Most commercial lenders want a 680 credit score,  or they won't talk to a borrower.      
Kayla Elliott What is the best loan strategy for this buy and hold?
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
(May also cut significantly into the current cash flow on it)I know you mentioned not doing a HELOC on my primary, but wouldn't it be advantageous to have the ability to pay off the line of credit instead of be stuck in a payment that is much higher? 
Nicolas Tow Re Zoning Property from RS-3 to RT3.5 or RT 4
23 January 2025 | 9 replies
Connect with a local architect who specializes in new construction duplexes and get their feedback on the highest and best use of the land, as is.
Michael Fucillo Feedback on Rentvine
11 February 2025 | 25 replies
Run a credit/screening report on yourself.
Carter Fleck Keeping My Finger on the Pulse of the Property Management Industry – Seen any sales?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Private equity firms seem to favor larger operations with scalable systems, while smaller mom-and-pop firms are often acquired by local players or regional operators looking to expand their footprint.If you’re looking for actionable intel, reaching out to brokers specializing in the sale of PM firms could provide useful leads.
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Syndication Reporting IssuesMissing Form 8918 for reportable transactionsInconsistent investor disclosuresRequired registrations skippedWhat Doesn't Actually Matter:(Despite What Your Uncle's CPA Says)Special AllocationsNormal promote structuresStandard waterfall provisionsTypical developer promotesReality: Unless extremely aggressive, IRS rarely caresTechnical DocumentationMinor §704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:🏢 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:🏢 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentation✅ Clean operating agreement✅ Economic substance✅ Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Reality✅ Allocations match economics✅ Real money movement✅ Actual partner participationClean Reporting✅ Consistent K-1s✅ Required forms filed✅ Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
Laurens Van swol DSCR Loan for Florida investment
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.
Armani Pimentel I'm a 16yo trying to learn wholesaling to start when I'm 18
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
The masterminds often encourage students to finance the new-car like entrance fees on a credit card, on the promise of just a single deal covering all the entrance costs.