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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Skip forming a corporation for now—it won’t protect you from personal loans, and it adds unnecessary costs.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
However, opponents argue that privatization could disrupt mortgage affordability, increase borrowing costs, and reduce accessibility to financing for first-time homebuyers and small-scale investors.How Privatization Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsIf Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transition to private entities, several key changes could affect real estate investors, particularly those relying on conventional financing.
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28 January 2025 | 27 replies
Variable cost and CapEx are where I see most investors make errors on their Pro Forma.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
The cost is the same for a roof on a house that rents for $800 per month is the same as on that rents for $1800.
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18 February 2025 | 7 replies
If purchasing new real estate as part of your reinvestment, a cost segregation study can maximize depreciation deductions, offsetting future taxable income.For effective planning, assess how the sale price is allocated between real estate, tangible assets, and goodwill, as this determines the tax treatment.
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28 January 2025 | 5 replies
You have to put 5% down vs 3.5% down, rates are usually higher, but if you have strong credit, your PMI cost can be cheaper than that of FHA loans.
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18 February 2025 | 3 replies
Pictures, pictures, pictures, especially in morning light.Indoor staging needn't be costly.
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18 February 2025 | 9 replies
So, the extra unit may cost you more then it brings if you cannot access equity or if the market discounts the property when you go to sell due to financing available.
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28 January 2025 | 5 replies
Especially for the cost.
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31 January 2025 | 121 replies
We currently work with many clients who do Cost Segs and using that STR loophole!