Anyone currently doing REO deals in the Los Angeles Area Would like some tips on how to get started as in the first couple steps to acquiring the property then renovations looking to Fix & hold then rent out the properties from the bank Starting with no money would it be logical to get the deals done through HML any feedback would be appreciated thanks.

Again anyone in this area with advice, tips, or wanting to network please get in touch.

As you accumulate positive cash flow on your schedule E (not your projections) they will ADD to your DTI not subtract.

Pass-through entities are Schedule C businesses, partnerships, S-Corporations, and rental businesses (Schedule E) and LLC's who are taxes as the above entities.The income from each entity is treated separately, therefore, a loss from one entity cannot offset income from another entity.Capital gains are excluded from the the pass-through deduction calculation.

They swung from the trees with a 36-inch chain saw, use their SUV to pull branches and no one was hurt including the house.QUICK TIP:  Ask for their insurance and actually call their broker to make sure it is still active. 

Any advice or tips on the process, websites to use, and background checks would help out a ton!

Also any tips on forcing equity in a home would be appreciated.

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Any advice, feedback, tips, recommendations or any help in general would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the tip!