Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

There may still be other encumbrances (judgments, priority mortgages, taxes, or liens) that survive the sale.

@Chad Herringunless:(a) you have both substantially more capital than the amount you are looking to lend, and (b) you have expertise in real estatei would strongly recommend not doing thisprivate lending is an advanced strategy, not a beginning oneand what flipper needs just 25k??

Make sure to factor in all expenses such as property taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance, repairs and potential rents. 2.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist who is willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.

@Tanner Bundy Welcome to the forum, most the tax pros on this site work remotely and specialize in real estate investment.

Can somebody please point me to investor friendly tax preparer or CPA in Louisiana (Lafayette or Baton Rough) for service.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist who is willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.

Would I be taxed on that money if I sold the shares and put it into real estate that same year?

the dti will include all of your monthly debt obligations on your credit report as well as the mortgage payment you're taking on along with property taxes and insurance