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Eduardo C. Do I need to start an LLC or do it under myself?
2 June 2015 | 18 replies
@Jennifer GriffinI see that you have security deposits listed under income.
Jonathan Twombly Do you need an LLC? Absolutely. There is No Debate About It.
5 June 2017 | 113 replies
Meaning that you keep buying, no matter what, into low cost index funds (or if you are capable of security analysis, individual securities emphasizing low turnover) and over a period of 20-30 years you will wake up rich - especially if the investment was in a tax-advantaged account (401k, Roth, T-IRA).I am not saying stocks are better than RE, or vice versa.  
Brian Kraft What to Do--Brand New Tenant Wants Out for Medical Reasons
3 June 2015 | 16 replies
I have June's rent and the security deposit, but I feel like I should probably do what I can to get the place re-rented (I do my own leasing).
John McConnell Buy and hold strategy
2 June 2015 | 5 replies
I have no money to put down but I think I can secure decent private loan.  
Azeez K. 100 Unit Property Under Contract - Seeking Input from Fellow Investors
23 May 2016 | 33 replies
Here are some of the key stats:Purchase Price: $2.8MUnits: 100Unit Mix:50 3bed/2bath's @ $580/month50 2bed/2's @ $425/monthFinancing Approach:80% Bank20% 10% down payment10% seller financing @5% with a 5 year balloonConservative Annual Financials Financials:-15% vacancy-Rent potential: $618,000-Property Taxes: $30,000-Insurance: $21,000-Maintenance / Repairs: $60,000-Water / Utilities: $68,000-Advertising: $4,500-Property Management: $52,530 (management fee and employee salaries)-Garbage and Recycling: $15,000-Landscaping / Pest Control: $18,000-Security: $5,000In summary:-$525,300 gross income-$273,030 total expenses-$177,396 (5%) annual mortgageoFirst 5 years: Seller financing repayment on 10% of purchase price @ 5% interest rateOpportunities:-Sub metered, but water is covered by current owner (~$55k)-Increase rent on 2/2's to $485We would love to hear your thoughts on the good, the bad, and the things we haven't considered or simply answer any questions that you have.
Faun K. Bidding on an REO that's occupied by owner's children
11 June 2015 | 15 replies
Does anyone ever hire a security guard?
Barshay Graves Buying Duplex with Tenants already living there
9 June 2015 | 5 replies
Make sure you collect security deposits and last month rent from the seller.
Ray Yeung Prevoius seller collected first and last month's rent
3 June 2015 | 6 replies
If this tenant had signed an estoppel saying that they paid a security deposit only, then they'd have no case to raise a claim for last month's rent now.
Raechelle Carroll Down and Out??
3 June 2015 | 8 replies
And, I do it because it's the only way I know to create a secure financial base for my family while preserving the sort of family life that is important to me.So, if you continue with your efforts at REI, hopefully you love it or you NEED it. 
Bret Doman Hard Money is called that for a reason
4 June 2015 | 7 replies
They might agree to some type of workout but they were looking for people who could perform.When an individual borrows on real estate property he signs a Note (which is basically a type of IOU) and a Deed to Secure Debt, or Mortgage (a collateral agreement which gives the lender the right to take the property if the borrower defaults on payment).