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Greetings BP! My name is Ian Ballard. I've been in the Sacramento area nearly all my life. I currently work as Technical Arts Director for a local church. That's basically coordinating the installation of equipment an...
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Hello BR, I'm very new to all of this but am eager to learn the ropes. From what I have researched wholesaling is the best way to make money with no money down. That way I can continuously save so that I can eventuall...
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I've been learning about self directed IRAs and am curious in starting a hard money lending business within one. I wouldn't know where to begin learning about it other than asking you fine people. Any advice/guidance/...
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I'm Uks, a 29 year old architect in Namibia, Africa. About a year ago I became really frustrated with presenting designs to a major shopping centre developer and not understanding the financial terminology they...
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I'm finishing up my first flip with a partner; as him and I discuss future plans for another flip then eventually rentals, I want to know what more I can be learning that will help me/us moving forward with our goals....
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Hey BP,So for anyone that has successfully syndicated large multi family, does anyone refinance, get their investors capital back, and then change the equity ownership percentages? Say it was originally 30% GP, 70% LP...
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Any advice from those in the know, as to the paperwork to use when sealing the deal on an owner financed purchase on a free& clear property?
Simplicity rules the day, the idea is to have it pro buyer, legally iro...
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I was just talking to a CPA about setting up an LLC to hold my investment property. He cautioned me of this approach (although he thinks it makes sense from asset protection stand point) lenders may not give me mortg...
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Once you've input your data (income/expenses), is filing the required quarterly forms for state and federal something that is a push of the button, so to speak?I use QB desktop now and filing forms is not much of an o...
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Are you an investor who has/or is looking to co-own a property?I'm currently conducting research in the real market, and I'd be honored to learn from your valuable insights and experiences. 🏠💡Your contribution will be...