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23 January 2020 | 23 replies
On the flip side, the units do offer some protection against large expenses that can pop up: roof repair, plumbing, foundation, etc.
17 January 2020 | 12 replies
I was reading in one of Brandon Turners books about how he will only purchase a property for 20% less than what it’s worth in order to protect against a market crash.
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20 January 2020 | 12 replies
That would protect the remainderman from years of delayed maintenance, unpaid taxes and whatever else.
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19 January 2020 | 8 replies
Your CPA is correct - one of the best asset protections is an LLC
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18 January 2020 | 3 replies
There are certain protections and tax benefits that you might want to take advantage of.As for a contract... what @Mark Durham said.Good luck!
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22 January 2020 | 6 replies
Then you take into account who holds the deed on the property(personally or in a business entity) and you are looking at protecting your individual assets or your investment.
20 January 2020 | 6 replies
@John Brown one of the big players like Opendoor, Offerpad or Zillow or a small one.
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20 January 2020 | 21 replies
This is their protection against borrowers who default.
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22 January 2020 | 31 replies
We must protect our investors and ourselves.
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18 January 2020 | 1 reply
They are securing the loan with the property and need to make sure that the taxes and insurance are paid since both of those protect the asset that secures the loan.