Nanne Kooi
Flipping houses Portugal
19 December 2024 | 11 replies
I am also an Italian citizen, I lived there for a while, so I know the place and my family lives nearby.House prices are also lower in the areas I invest in comparison to Munich where I live.
Don M.
First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
20 January 2025 | 204 replies
I also enclose below the text of the relevant section for ease.https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2020/553.79QUOTE(14) A building permit for a single-family residential dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of application therefor unless unusual circumstances require a longer time for processing the application or unless the permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building Code or the enforcing agency’s laws or ordinances.UNQUOTEThe previous link to the City of Cape Coral citizens portal lets individuals see permit details for a specific property address, the progress with applications, and if not using a private provider the status of inspections.
Fareen E.
Refusing a Tenant Prospect Before Showing/Application
13 January 2025 | 31 replies
From google: “The Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to certain types of rentals, including: Owner-occupied buildings: If the building has four or fewer units and is owned by the person who lives there Single-family homes: If the owner rents or sells the home without using a real estate agent, and they own no more than three homes Religious organizations: If the property is only available to members of the organization's religion Private clubs: If the property is only available to members of the club Senior housing: If the property is designated for people who are at least 55 years old Even if a property is exempt from the FHA, it must still comply with the law's ban on discriminatory statements, notices, or advertising.
Connor Castillo
Student Rental Timming
19 December 2024 | 4 replies
Unfortunately, seniors are moving out of the newest/nicest 6 bd I have and actually covers 2 full mortgages in rent, I am just getting significantly less hits on Zillow even with premier.
Diana Teng
Should I Buy My First Rental Property Out-of-State If I'm Unable to Scout the Area?
26 January 2025 | 53 replies
I'm a senior investor, and never, in no way will I acquire something I have never seen.
Scott Esmail
Double taxation for foreign nationals ( Canadian investor)
12 December 2024 | 6 replies
Hello,I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to this, I am a Canadian citizen with many single family houses that I own in my Florida LLP, I am currently using the structure of paying taxes from the the profits from the LLP flow thru into my personal name, paying taxes in Florida and then having to pay the difference in taxes in Canada ( minus the amount I paid in Florida as a foreign tax credit).
Ryan Goff
Grocapitus - Anyone have experience with them?
11 January 2025 | 168 replies
They don’t have any rights except are senior to early investors, which is useless.- cannot force exit- cannot force to open books- have to pay legal costs for Grocapitus if they ever take action- are indemnifying Grocapitus against false statements.
Cory M.
No W-2, Looking for Loan Options
21 December 2024 | 14 replies
Some lenders specifically cater to U.S. citizens abroad and have experience working with unconventional income documentation.It’s great that you’re already thinking ahead for your next property.
Scott Trench
Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
There are not enough Gen Z-ers to replace them, and that puts pressure on (legal citizens) wages, partially offset by immigration.