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Syed Akbar Need advice on my first home
23 February 2025 | 5 replies
Many lenders require buyers to occupy the home within 60 days, so confirming the lease timeline will be important to attract the best buyer and the strongest offer.
Cody Caswell How to Save Thousands on Cabinetry Cost
6 February 2025 | 15 replies
Call the registrar and ask. 1-800 321-2752 https://www.cslb.ca.gov/newsletter/2010-summer/page9.htmThe current text of ab968 requires FULL disclosure with copies of all contracts, permits and warranties within the two year window.
Matt Smith 2025 Multifamily Debt Problems
20 February 2025 | 7 replies
From what I've seen and read, most of the reason operators get in trouble is that there is some type of "event" that has occurred (usually their loan has matured or they've defaulted on their existing loan) and they need to refinance their loan and the lenders require a new appraisal to be done, which usually leads to a lower appraised value, and a lower loan amount, which "forces" the owner to pay down their debt.
Michelle Dong Section 8 Investing
20 February 2025 | 20 replies
For instance, knowing the income limits, family size requirements, and the types of properties that qualify can help you make more strategic decisions.
Nicholas Dillon What are the Normal Cost Associated with Opening a HELOC
9 February 2025 | 4 replies
The only thing the bank required is that I had a checking account with direct deposit setup into their account. 
Clark Harbaugh How to minimize taxes when dissolving partnership
13 February 2025 | 9 replies
A standard 1031 exchange requires that the same entity selling the property also acquires the replacement property, which becomes challenging when proceeds are split between partners.Potential Strategy: "Drop and Swap"One approach is the "Drop and Swap" method:- Convert Ownership: Before the sale, the LLC distributes the property to the partners, converting joint ownership into individual tenants-in-common (TIC) interests.- Individual 1031 Exchanges: Each partner can then independently conduct a 1031 exchange with their share, deferring capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties.Considerations:- Timing: The IRS may scrutinize transactions where the "drop" (distribution) and "swap" (exchange) occur in quick succession.
Matthew Chiarello First time creating a seller financing offer
30 January 2025 | 3 replies
I saw how that proposal is basically her giving me a 0% loan, but at the same time I believe that structure will avoid her taking a large loss (approximately 30k if she accepts a 300k offer).I do not know why she doesnt get a PM, I only share the facts of when she purchased it, the purchase price, and the reasoning she shared with my realtor as to why she is selling after such a short time period.
Nicholas Perez How I Saved My Grandfathers 2 Family from Tax Foreclosure
30 January 2025 | 0 replies
This was a great way to keep the home in the family and avoid the house going into tax foreclosure.
Ryan DeRobertis Considering first investment property in Puerto Rico
2 February 2025 | 14 replies
--Financing:I would like to do 20% down, or more if needed, but I would like to avoid 100% cash offers as it would likely be the majority of my liquid assets.Question: How does financing differ from the mainland?
Scott Trench Can Someone Please Explain Why A "Wholesaler" Would NOT Get Licensed?
18 January 2025 | 13 replies
Wholesalers are not regulated by Real Estate Agency, therefore not required to abide by certain laws and disclosures.