Scott Choppin
6 Ways to Build a Career in the Real Estate Development Business
This is an article I wrote last year, and has received more attention and likes on BP and LI than any other article I've ever written. I wanted to post it again, driven by a recent message I received from a gentleman ...
David Shapiro
Do you replace 13 year HVAC system with R22 refrigerant?
Hi All, I have a 13 year old rental property in Austin that needs 4 lbs. of R22 refrigerant. I'm being told by the HVAC contractor that because of the phase-out R22 is $125/lb. If I'd like to find the leak that will c...
Shane Clark
Best investment opportunities in rising interest rate environment
Hello,I have been investing in real estate since 2012. I have been purchasing value add apartments for the purpose of capital (or asset) growth. My company buys apartments with management deficiencies and also in need...
Justin Polston
Local bar owner looking to sell, tax implications/capital gains amounts if owner lives in property (and has for 40 years)?
Hi all, I listed a local bar/tavern recently and the owner lives in the upstairs and has for quite some town. When the property sells, what are the tax implications for the seller? There are no liens, mortgages, or...
Kat Hughes
Asset Protection - Proprietary Irrevocable Spendthrift Trust
Hi! I recently went to a RE conference and there was a company there called Platinum Trust Group (platinumtrustgroup. com) that told us about proprietary irrevocable spendthrift trust. Basically, they're saying that ...
Allen Tackett
Best LT markets in 2023 for total return (COC, equity, and appreciation) w/ 25% down
This post is for LONG TERM BUY AND HOLD RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS.First, let's bench mark the range of options so we can put in context any potential opportunity: - CDs and some savings accounts are back to ...
Christopher Perez
50% of Loan Requests get Turned Down Due to Improper Packaging
Preparing Loan Requests That Get Funded Lenders are driven by many factors; one of them is self-preservation. Simply put, no lender wants to make a deal that goes “upside down” Therefore, a would-be borrower, wants to...
Andrew M.
TX Series LLC and Structure/Taxation
Howdy everyone, I've got a question for you tax and legal gurus. I'm getting highly differing feedback from my lawyer and CPA on the proper structure and taxation of Texas Series LLCs.
The CPA is advising that each ...
Account Closed
Whats your background?
What skill sets or background knowledge did you have before closing your first deal? What skill sets or training did you acquire along the way?I am very curious to understand what it takes both professionally and with...
Frederic Depuydt
new member coming to US
Newbie from Belgium relocating to the US on E2 visa in the coming months.I'm 43 with wife and 2 great kids. Looking to partner up to start buying - fixing - renting out and flipping properties.We have not set a locati...