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Derick Robinson Recommendation on Investor Friendly Title Companies in NJ
17 May 2018 | 6 replies
Creatively, but legally, mind you.
Nick Leamon HOA Trying to create leasing restrictions.
6 May 2018 | 4 replies
Bottom line is you can jump through hoops to insure your HOA follows the proper procedure so they can legally enact the new regulations or you can move on when your tenants lease is up.
Eric Petaja Philippines investing Tax & Legal Help
15 May 2018 | 2 replies
If I am a U.S. citizen living in the the U.S. and wanted to invest in the Philippines, what should I be aware of, as far as, taxes and legal documents?
Patrick Philip Help me find my first "cash out refinance" commercial property?
11 May 2018 | 16 replies
If it is legal, marijuana production is a perfect use case.
Kenneth Croisetiere Help Needed: creative financing to buy SFR w/ equity in VA
3 May 2018 | 2 replies
I have used hard money in the past to fund my flips and I’m trying to avoid that if possible due to the initial cost of the loan (my hard money lender charges $1500 in fees at closing ($500 for appraisal + $1000 in “legal fees”, I’ve never gotten clarification on exactly what that is) Plus 2 points at closing.  
Jordan Moorhead Blocking people from Meetups?
9 May 2018 | 16 replies
NO Booze  just coffee and soft drinks but of course designer coffee we are in the Pac NW after all.it was a HUGE turn out over flowed the office LOL.but I did do it with another person.. he helped cordinate etc.. and I invited a few people that he thought were direct competitors of his and the next day this kid calls me and basically chews me out.. .. that was the end of that relationship and the last time i go to any meet up other than if I am invited to speak as a guest speaker..
Jake Graham Should I analyze deal as 100% occupied?
4 May 2018 | 6 replies
The formula(s) would look like:Potential Gross Income (PGI)  = full rents + any other income at 100% occupancyminus Vacancy & Collection Losses (8-10%) is typically usedequals your Effective Gross Income (EGI)Then you subtract your operating expenses (taxes, insurance, management & legal fees, repairs, utilities, lawn service, pest control, etc., and a reserve for capex) to get your Net Operating Income (NOI)From your calculated NOI, you can really start digging deep:Subtract your debt service from your NOI to get your cash flowDivide your NOI by the acquisition cost to get your cap rateTake your NOI, add the reserve for capex back in, then subtract your mortgage interest, to get your taxable incomeDivide your NOI by your debt service to get your debt coverage ratio (tells you how many times will your NOI will cover your debt/mortgage payment).
Marion Lee Tenant with service dogs
30 May 2018 | 11 replies
I know people that have legal service dogs just so they can bring the dog places and not be questioned ie the mall.  
Amanda Coleman Air B&B in Portland Oregon- Permits, Taxes & Regulations
4 May 2018 | 2 replies
Yes it is legal to rent a house you don't live in, to an extent as there is a 270 day occupancy requirement for a permanent resident; which really means that you can only rent it as a "whole house" for 95 days out of the year (I may have those days flip flopped, it may be 275 and 90).
Brady Hurs Please recommend a reliable real estate attorney in Indiana
7 May 2018 | 2 replies
We're not in Indiana but have purchased real estate there and need a reliable Indiana attorney to give legal advice.