Amy Hu
How to put 750 hours to qualify as real estate pro for tax
22 March 2024 | 19 replies
Said differently, these activities are integral to the operation of your business.
Jean Carlos Pichardo
First Time Buyer - Duplex House
20 March 2024 | 4 replies
Although some may disagree, I believe it only means seller is not agreeing in advance to any repair - though you should be careful because people interpret it different ways.
Mark Jajowka
How to expand deal flow?
20 March 2024 | 4 replies
So I would like to hear your POV and different strategies on acquiring more deals.
Michael Dinwiddie
Seeking advice on my PNW Vacation Market research
21 March 2024 | 18 replies
I think @Michael Baum summed up the different areas pretty nicely.
Nelson Arevalo
DSCR Financing 5 - 8 Unit Multi Family Apartment
20 March 2024 | 14 replies
It has some of the same guidelines that DSCR for residential properties for 1-4 units, but it also has some similarities to a commercial transaction, one of them being a lower loan to value.So what's the difference between a DSCR loan for 5 - 8 units and a Traditional Commercial Loan?
Joseph Almeida
LLC bank account while being recognized as a S-Corp
20 March 2024 | 5 replies
I used the LLC bank account all 2023 and now my accountant is saying I need to file under the LLC which the difference in what I will owe is $9600.00 filing as an LLC as apposed to filing as a S-Corp which i would owe $2000.00.Is there anyway to file as an S-Corp or am I stuck?
Kayla Weigel
How Do I Finance My Third House WITHOUT W2 Income?
21 March 2024 | 16 replies
They have the knowledge to guide you on different options you have in the state.
Christian Rodriguez
Can i take out all of the money out of a 401k account ?
18 March 2024 | 23 replies
The plan sponsor selects a firm to provide overall administration, and also selects numerous investment options for participants to choose from.
Ryan Thomson
Should I House Hack or Rent?
21 March 2024 | 0 replies
Over the span of 5 years you will have paid $77,220 towards rent.However, you're $22,500 downpayment invested into the S&P index fund at our assumed rate of 10.13% compounded annually will be worth $36,236.48Leaving you a net living cost of $36,236.48 - $77,200 = ($40,963.52)Overall numbers after 5 years of house hacking:Expenses include: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, Repairs/Maintenance, and Private Mortgage Insurance.You will have paid $164,239.76 towards your principal and interestYou will have paid an estimated $20,914 in property taxes and insuranceYou will have paid $5,400 in private mortgage insuranceYou will have paid an estimated $10,859 towards repairs and maintenanceFor a total expense of: $164,239.76 + $20,914 + $5,400 + $10,859 = $201,412.76However, here are the positives to your net worth: Appreciation, Loan Paydown, Rent payments from TenantsYou're home will have appreciated to an estimated value of 560,7812 an increase of $110,782You will have paid down your loan by $26,742Your tenants will have paid $154,439 in total rentThe total benefits add up to: $110,781.87 + $26,742 + $154,439 = $291,962.87House Hacking net worth boosters minus expenses = $291,962.87 - $201,412.76 = $90,550.11(The home equity for year five is calculated using the downpayment + appreciation + loan paydown)House Hacking Vs RentingHouse Hacking net worth after 5 years: $90,550.11Renting net worth after 5 years: ($40,963.52)Leaving you a net worth benefit of $90,550.11 - ($40,963.52) = $131,513.63Here is a screenshot from our calculator on the difference in monthly payments between Renting vs House HackingThe winner is clear.
Anne Jenkins
Has anyone done business with David Garnaco
20 March 2024 | 10 replies
Perhaps the same thing using a different word and, if so, that’s fine.