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Shwetha Pindikuri Getting a second mortgage on an assumable loan to cover the equity portion
13 December 2024 | 3 replies
Most primary residence lenders are not going to lend in second position for a purchase.
Thomas Lebens Can a rookie use a DSCR loan for a duplex?
15 December 2024 | 18 replies
DSCR loans are widely available to first time investors, but they are considered business purpose loans and you will be required to sign documents stating that neither you nor any family member will occupy the property as your or their primary residence as long as that loan is in place. 
Chris Yeung Investing in Norada Funding's notes
19 December 2024 | 55 replies
As of my last update in April 2023, the definition of an accredited investor includes, but is not limited to, the following:Income: Individuals who have had an income of more than $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) for the past two years and expect the same for the current year.Net Worth: Individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse, excluding the value of the person's primary residence.Insiders: Directors, executive officers, and general partners of the company selling the securities.Professional Experience: Certain professional certifications, designations, or credentials or other credentials issued by an accredited educational institution may allow an individual to be considered accredited.Knowledgeable Employees: In the case of private funds, "knowledgeable employees" of the fund are also considered accredited investors.Institutions: Banks, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and trusts with assets exceeding $5 million.By imposing these criteria, Regulation D is meant to ensure that all participants in such an offering are capable of fending for themselves or sustaining the risk of loss, thus requiring less regulatory protection.Under Rule 506(c), it is not enough for an investor to simply claim accredited status.
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
@Jack SeidenGreat question: I am 60/40 stocks and real estate right now, excluding my primary (my investment in BiggerPockets as a private business). 
John C. Owner Financing in Pennsylvania
17 December 2024 | 9 replies
i think selling to other investors would solve some of this, as i believe the same rules do not apply to rentals as to primary residences. 
Maegan Quaife To Sell Or Not To Sell
16 December 2024 | 3 replies
If the duplex sells for $500K and you exchange into a duplex in LA for $1 mil then you could use 50% of it as your primary residence.- Do I qualify for for a section 121 exclusion sense I lived on the property for the first 2 years of ownership?
Allen McCann New member from Cleveland, OH
17 December 2024 | 27 replies
The interest rate is also priced like it's a primary home purchase. 
John Underwood Why an LLC may not protect you from a Lawsuit
19 December 2024 | 50 replies
OJs main asset shield was his primary residence in Florida, which has unlimited homestead protection.
Yents Ybrimovic 203K loan new investor question
17 December 2024 | 16 replies
However, it’s important to understand the loan’s key requirements:Owner-Occupancy: The borrower must live in one of the units as their primary residence for at least 12 months.Single Borrower: FHA loans are issued to individuals, not partnerships or entities, which means the loan would need to be in your name alone.Given your scenario, only you can qualify for the 203(k) loan since your partner does not intend to occupy the property.2.
Bao Vu Question regarding Tax on a Flip
12 December 2024 | 10 replies
Flips can be significantly different depending on if you meet the IRS requirements for the property to be considered a Primary Residence vs.