
28 June 2024 | 18 replies
You will save a lot more in expenses getting a traditional hard money loan and using your own funds for the downpayment and closing costs.

1 July 2024 | 2 replies
When I read things of this nature, what comes to mind is, did the person writing this actually do that themselves.
28 June 2024 | 10 replies
Converting your single-family home into a rental property involves several considerations to protect yourself and ensure smooth operations: Establish an LLC:Liability Protection: Holding the rental property in an LLC can protect your personal assets from potential lawsuits related to the property.Tax Benefits: An LLC can offer tax advantages, such as pass-through taxation, where rental income is taxed at your individual income tax rate.Insurance:Landlord Insurance: Ensures coverage for property damage, liability claims, and loss of rental income.Umbrella Policy: Provides additional liability coverage beyond your landlord insurance, offering extra protection.Deductions:Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes: Continue to deduct these expenses.Depreciation: Depreciate the cost of the property over 27.5 years, excluding the land value.Maintenance and Repairs: Deduct costs related to maintaining the property.Property Management Fees: Deduct fees paid to the property manager.Filing Taxes:Schedule E: Report rental income and expenses on Schedule E of your tax return.Separate Accounts: Maintain separate bank accounts for rental income and expenses to simplify bookkeeping.Lease Agreement:Solid Lease Terms: Ensure your lease agreement is thorough, covering rent amount, due date, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction terms.Legal Review: Have the lease agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney to ensure compliance with local laws.Tenant Screening:Background Checks: Perform credit, criminal, and eviction history checks on prospective tenants.References: Contact previous landlords and employers for references.Property Management:Regular Inspections: Schedule regular property inspections to ensure it's being maintained properly.Maintenance Fund: Set aside a reserve fund for unexpected repairs and maintenance.Moving Out of State:Communication: Maintain open communication with your property manager.

1 July 2024 | 25 replies
now for sure the tenant is being a typical tenant and why me personally dont like to deal with tenants the juice is not worth the squeeze.

28 June 2024 | 12 replies
But this model would help in getting together the necessary funds (especially for a down payment and minimizing the potential interest on a loan), while bringing in legal complexity.

1 July 2024 | 13 replies
Personally, I had one experience where my Lender wanted the LLC to be within the state where the property was being purchased.

2 July 2024 | 8 replies
I would certainly rather have the tenant pay $3,500 and personally pay an extra $100-$500 for a whole new unit.

1 July 2024 | 9 replies
On a personal note, I enjoy the conversations I have with noteholders who reply to my marketing, and I enjoy being part of the secondary market which supports seller financing.

28 June 2024 | 100 replies
buck stops with meindex funds and REITs: low control, high liquiditysyndications - ?

28 June 2024 | 10 replies
If you are thinking of creating a secondary market of some sort, you'd be the third person in the last 5 years that I've talked to and answered this exact question.