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Mitch Messer Why don't more foreign investors seek owner financing?
17 December 2015 | 15 replies
@Mitch MesserA foreign investor is only insulated from subsequent dances with exchange rates if s/he establishes an incorporated entity in the U.S.A. to hold their investments - they will have to pay U.S.A. taxes at the corporate rate, but can chose if and when they repatriate any retained earnings.  
Cameron Price How do you ACTUALLY set up a self directed 401k
10 January 2018 | 37 replies
@Cameron PriceAs to your question about entity structuring and establishing a Solo 401k, that is a good question that likely gets beyond what could easily be covered on a web forum.The 401k plan is established by an employer.  
Steve Ellison Becoming a landlord primarily to establish rental history
7 December 2015 | 11 replies
Recent/current renters include:well established attorney who went through a divorce/medical issues - $850/mo;IT professional, 15 years with same company - divorcing - $900/mo for bedroom at lake estate;IT contract worker with home & family elsewhere - $550/mo - unit was "empty" 2 days from previous renter; This rent is more than previous real estate broker landlord got for entire house!
Alfredo O. Oil Rights
8 December 2015 | 15 replies
That being said, there are setback laws that establish a minimum distance between a surface structure (aka a house) and development equipment (like an oil well).
Michael Greene Relocating to OH from NY to pursue investing FT
8 March 2018 | 7 replies
We are in the buy fix and sell game a bit south of Cleveland, dont do rentals.  
Jack M. New member, living in Boston, investing in Baltimore
7 December 2015 | 11 replies
@Jack Mitcham Welcome.A lot of Red Sox fans do this also: Go to games in Baltimore because it's cheaper;-)Good to see you're persistence in hanging on is paying off.
Sam Valme How to unlock a HELOC
7 December 2015 | 16 replies
@Tim Carter, playing devils advocate is my favorite game :) .
Darrell Campbell New Member Darrell Campbell
20 December 2015 | 11 replies
I would rather my money work for me while I'm learning, than just sitting while I'm waiting to get in the game
Account Closed Are these good ARM loan options?
10 December 2015 | 2 replies
A) 5/1 ARM – 20-year Term; Up to 30-year AmortizationInterest Rate Options:1) L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Rate + 1.00% + 1 point2) L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Rate + 1.50% + 0 pointPresently: L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Product is set at 2.50% therefore, the CML Non-Owner Occupied 5/1 ARM rate would be1) 2.50% +1.00% = 3.50% +1 point2) 2.50% +1.50% = 4.00% + 0 pointTerm: Max: 20 yearsAmortization: Up to 30 yearsFloor: The initial rate on the transaction will be established as the Floor rate for the life of the loan.Repricing: At the end of the initial 5-year period, the interest rate would reset to the then 1-year T-Bill Rate (Index) plus 325 basis points (margin)No prepayment penalties requiredInterest Rate Repricing Caps: 2% +/- at each change date; 5% +/- over life of the loanClosing fees: Utilize mortgage calculator fee scheduleStandard commercial real estate loan underwriting guidelines are required (i.e.
Christopher Collins Eviction before tenant is in default?
7 December 2015 | 18 replies
It's like a chess game.