Edwin Vela
UNITED STATES TREASURY BEGINS CRACK DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING
8 February 2016 | 0 replies
UNITED STATES TREASURY BEGINS CRACK DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH HIGH END RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE In an effort to combat money laundering in the real estate sector, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), a bureau of The United States Treasury Department, has issued Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO) that will temporarily require title insurance companies to identify the names and social security numbers of the natural persons behind LLC's and other opaque structures that are used as shell companies to purchase high end residential real estate.Reporting will be required on "All Cash" purchases of residential properties that exceed $3,000,000 in Manhattan and $1,000,000 in Miami-Dade County.
Don Johnson
Phoenix Double close
9 February 2016 | 4 replies
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Matt Smith
Expense allowed for 1031
9 February 2016 | 4 replies
Here are some examples of the more common types of permissible and non-permissible expenses when a 1031 Exchange is involved: Permissible Selling Expenses and Closing Costs: Owner's title insurance premiums Escrow agent, settlement agent or closing attorney fees Real estate broker's commissions Finder fees or referral fees 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary fees Documentary transfer taxes Recording or filing fees Attorney fees and costs related to the disposition or acquisitionTax advisor fees related to the disposition or acquisition Non-Permissible Operating Expenses, Financing and Closing Costs: Financing or lender costs such as loan fees, loan points, appraisal fees, mortgage insurance premiums, lender's title insurance policy premiums, and other loan processing fees and costs Prorated Property taxes Prorated rents Insurance premium payments Security deposits Payoff of credit card balances Repairs and/or maintenance costs
Brian Klean
Newest Addition from Wisconsin
15 February 2016 | 6 replies
Now, I want security, independence, and some extra money would be nice.
Phil Vander Kraats
Tenant to be deployed
16 February 2016 | 15 replies
I have a tenant who is in the national guard.
Gabe C.
MLS numbers permanent?
8 February 2016 | 4 replies
Is it like a social security number or does it get reset to a new number the next time it's listed?
Cesar Lopez
Real estate agent/investor
8 February 2016 | 1 reply
I am new to the business, however my partners and i have been able to secure a couple investment properties in New Jersey.
Jay Shaw
Building a Joint Venture Credibility Package
8 February 2016 | 0 replies
I'm in the process of building a joint venture credibility package and going after JV opportunities however need some advice on where to start.We've had a busy 3 months securing 5 properties which has tapped my partner and I on approvals.I'm a big proponent on the old adage that each party must bring something to the table.
Jay Shaw
Building a Joint Venture credibility package
8 February 2016 | 0 replies
I'm in the process of building a joint venture credibility package and going after JV opportunities however need some advice on where to start.We've had a busy 3 months securing 5 properties which has tapped my partner and I on approvals.I'm a big proponent on the old adage that each party must bring something to the table.
Jordan Hamm
Which tenant would you chose?
15 February 2016 | 25 replies
Nothing in their back ground that a nice fat security deposit couldn't solve.But the information you gave is only half the picture, I'd want to know about the property itself, to understand if it would be a good long term fit for the older couple.