Joe P.
How much should I spend on tax planning?
I own a business flipping vacant land properties so according to the irs I am a real estate dealer and my income is taxed as ordinary income which includes the full 15% self employment tax. I recently found out about...
Jennifer Presley-Sanders
Is it worth it? Buying a rental property over market value?
Hello Everyone! Need some advice. Looking to purchase my first duplex and came across one in a lower income area. Did some research and owner is asking $127K however based on tax assessment property is worth $80K. Hom...
Michael Sherwood
how much is enough to start with?
I am still working on starting in real estate. I recently started a full time job. I plan to save as much as I possibly can to begin slowly in real estate. I was kind of wondering how much cash you need to begin with ...
Joe G.
Homeready loan for investors
Sorry to possibly repeat an issue that may have been covered in another forum. I'm just looking for a definitive answer.Regarding FannieMae's Homeready loans, you HAVE to occupy the property? As a first time investo...
Mason V.
Should i wait for FHA or start looking for creative financing?
I finally started the process and am working with a mortgage broker. With my current income level we are trying to get me a FHA loan for $125k. We tried going through the USDA but due to having been driving a semi onl...
Douglass Belt
Need advice-where to invest/different strategy?
The Madison WI market is pretty tough right now in regards to investing in SFH or Multi and a reasonable price. Perhaps I am missing something (I know I just set myself up for a sarcastic response...!) but there just ...
Jim Ziccarelli
Landlord insurance with an LLC
I have 2 multi-unit income properties that I own, one of which I live in the units. I'm looking into switching both in LLC's instead of them being under my name to protect my other assets. Once that's done, do I still...
Andrew Schmidt
Demographic Search for Flipping
Hello BP Community,I am interested in getting in to the house flipping industry. I know I have a lot of research and education ahead of me but I am interested to get some expert opinions on where I should start lookin...
Justin Kelly
Property class?
I have heard people mention a property class they like to look for or invest in. What are the different classes?
Thanks,
Humbled.
Nawaz Shahzad
UAE Property Prices
Hi Folks
Over all prices in the UAE property market increased in Sep 2008 with highest recorded for Dubai with 17% followed by Abu Dhabi with 11%. This price hike is g...