As a Partner in the GC-GOLD Construction Lending consortium with primary markets extending from the Mid-Atlantic States, the S.E. and selected S.W. markets I have to say that we have seen NO reduction in requests for const-to-perm financing from those who want to engage in the construction of a CUSTOM-built home as a primary residence or a 2nd/vacation home when completed.From that perspective alone...

Jimmy,Your model cam work fine if and only if appreciation happens.

Hello: New at this and I have a question regarding the sale of my personal residence.

I market them and they are exclusively for primary residence-owner occupied transactions---it's a great program for light rehab projects...Regards,Scott Miller

Even Trump has a few properties currently operating or under development.Despite the fact that the property is in a hotel setting, a condo hotel is considered a private residence, and owners are eligible for mortgage interest deductions and other tax advantages that come from owning a second home.

I am assuming that I need to work on my primary home as a source of income instead of getting an investment property loan so that I can do it from a primary residence until I get enough income from this from flipping.

It's only the GAIN that is taxable, I've seen people go to a lot of trouble setting up a 1031 when they had very little gain, and therefor almost no taxes, especially in TX where we don't have an income tax.Please clarify some of your statements, I'm confused.Why would you buy another house with your exchange proceeds and then allow your residence to go into foreclosure, again, I'm confused.all cash

I understand that the rust-belt has seen a reduction in the number of residents wanting to live within the cities, however college students/med students always need a place to live.

i have two homes, one as a primary residence and one as a rental.

I have been renting out a couple of rooms in my home. Does anyone have guidelines on what the rent amount should be? I am currently renting at market value, but only at 1 percent of the gross purchase price (not inc...