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Basit Siddiqi Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
23 January 2025 | 31 replies
This way, investors could avoid the tax burden since the operations would fall under a European entity.
Caleb Mesquita New to Real Estate/Looking to learn
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.
Adam Newman 10% down or 20% down???
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.
Andrew Lawlor STR to Custom Home Builds
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
A lot of problems that arise during permitting and planning can be avoided by being proactive.Build relationships with sub contractors.
Ogonna Odo Paying Contractors with a Credit Card
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
I avoid cash as it is a safety risk to have large amounts on hand.
Sakib Khan Thinking About Buying My First Rental Property – Need Advice for the Near DMV area!
14 January 2025 | 10 replies
Let’s just say I want to avoid rookie mistakes before I take the plunge.Looking forward to hearing from all the experienced (or even not-so-experienced!)
Casey Graham 11 Doors, 13% Stabilized Yield, Town of 13,000?
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
For example, using 70-80% leverage could preserve your cash for more deals while maintaining strong returns.A blended approach might work: pay cash for smaller deals to avoid delays and borrow on more significant properties to spread risk.
Aaron Price Accidental Investor joining BP
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
There are so many great strategies to help you scale your portfolio, so I understand your desire to find the right plan and avoid mistakes.
Bruce D. Kowal Being clever when dealing with IRS and State at the same time
17 January 2025 | 1 reply
Translation: you helped your client to protect their cheating against the state assessment.I understand that your client, as a result, avoided paying $45k.
Linda M. Security deposit increase for NYC lease renewal
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
If your current deposit already equals one month's rent, you can't request additional funds.Keep the lines of communication open with your tenants, explain the process clearly, and you'll avoid any misunderstandings.Good luck!