William Shields
Downpayment Financing Options Question
I am interested in a property. The property is going for $950k and 25% of that would be $237k. We do not have $237k laying around. How do people come up with that amount of money to cover the downpayment? For example ...
Julio Gonzalez
The Importance of Understanding Land Valuation on Your Property
A cost segregation study is one of the most beneficial tax benefits for commercial real estate properties. One key piece of a cost segregation study is identifying the land value of your property as it helps you be co...
Account Closed
Simple Seg Cost Segregation Company
Anyone use SimpleSeg cost segregation study? They advertise they can provide a study for under $300 in 10 minutes for residential under $500K.I have a home on the market I’m planning to 1031 exchange. Does it make sen...
Michael Rossi
Guru Scam Words!
I've been around this business long enough to see just about every scammer out there. I've noticed that all of the scammers use certain words: Here's my list:
1. SECRET (the gurus have a secret alright. The secre...
Brian McCarter
How to apportion costs of rehab when renting out rooms in home
I wanted to see if there were any tax experts who have ever rented rooms out in their home. The answer my enrolled agent who is not a real estate expert gave me did not seem to make logical sense to me and I wanted to...
Carl Randal
When the "Math" makes the offer too low...
(ARV x 65%) - Repair Costs = Maximum Allowable Offer. What do you do if the math makes the MAO so ridiculously low that the previously "motivated" seller becomes not so motivated? Example: ARV $162,000 X 65% = $105,...
London Stewart
What is the best way to get into real estate after college?
I'm a junior in college majoring in Finance. I don't really have an interest in corporate america, and I want to get into real estate as soon as possible. I need tips on where I should start looking. I've been doin...
Blanca Munoz
Single family home but just found out about the BRRRR Method
Hello, so I bought my first house and before I bought it, I didn't know about the BRRRR Method. I purchased the house for $145,000 and they were asking for $180,000. It appraised for $150,000. Renovations would cost a...
Jon Klaus
New construction hacks
What are your tips and techniques for building more cheaply than the other guy? Or have you employed alternative building materials and methods to create more value? What's your cost, and or savings per square foot ...
Nick E.
Tax Questions - First Rental Property Closing early 2017
Hello BP Community,I think I know the answers to the following questions, but I wanted to verify with the BP community:Background: I have spent the last few months researching, visiting, and placing offers on properti...