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I just bought a multi-family property in New Jersey that comes with a parking garage. Currently it is being used as storage, while the second floor tenant parks on the driveway.  Apparently the driveway parking is in ...

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The appraisal is a value set by a supposedly competent independent appraiser based on comps. 

My goal is to own multiple properties and generate financial independence through real estate investing.Currently, I own a consulting business and work for myself.

You must be a resident in Florida for 12 months prior to term to get in-state residency as an independent. 

The larger issue however is that Texas has an energy grid that is independent of the 47 other contiguous states, so it can’t just borrow power from nearby states as needed like other states do.

How much the 5% and 20% equates to in $ depends on your area. 

For carpet I can always go to the Home Depot or Lowe's, but I generally prefer to support the small independent guys.Thanks in advance.Thx...Doug

This does mean though, that the lender could demand you either quitclaim back to your person or if they trigger the due on sale, you would need to refinance, as your person.For the LLC to be worth the paper is written on, it must be an independent entity from your person.