I'm a bit confused as some lenders incorporate prime, others use 1-year treasury and others are offering a fixed rate...This will be my first HELOC.

It's my understanding from reading here on BP that flipping is taxed as income, not capital gains; as such, would the money from a flip I bought and started last year but which is still owned count as a loss for last year's taxes, or is that money somehow now incorporated into my taxes at all until I sell the property?

Incorporating in the beginning isn't that big of a deal unless you are working with partners.

But if you do the math and incorporate cash flow, paydown, leverage, and depreciation, I'm sure he's making at least 12% IRR.

At which point , do I need to consult with lawyer , assuming LLC incorporating is done?

Hey guys,New here, and to the business, so I'm just looking to get some insight from you more experienced investors.1) I've drawn up a budget of $500 per month for the next 5 months to use towards marketing.  I've rea...

It's worth noting that these strategies are not mutually exclusive, and some investors may incorporate elements of both, depending on their financial goals and risk tolerance.

The "undesirable for incorporation" comment in the wikipedia article is likely to change in the next decade or so IMO.  

In my scenario the  "hard money lender" are the friends and family you want to incorporate into your your financing. you can avoid paying a ridiculous monthly rate through negotiating your terms. rather than pay them like 16 percent every month on the money they invested; pay them 20 percent at closing. 

. @ Joshua Dorkin if there is a way to verify quality advice please incorporate it into the new system.