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Hello,I'm currently working to cashout refi my primary residence as I believe I can free up 80-100k to invest with. In working through the process with the lender I am now being asked for the reasoning for my cashout....
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If I have roughly $80,000 equity in my primary house would it be smart to use that as a line of credit towards getting our first investment property? I work in the construction field as an electrician but am certified...
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Hi,Can someone point me in the right direction? I want to find the best type of attorney to help me structure my rental business as to help protect my personal assets the best. I have an LLC and an Umbrella policy tha...
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I'm dating myself but what the heck. I remember from years ago, that for a while Money Magazine did a yearly tax return test involving a hypothetical tax return and tax pros. Money Mag would ask a number of tax expe...
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Hello, I am wanting to start out in real estate investing regardless of the rate. I want a partner to help me with the downpayment so I can secure a home. How do you present this to a friend or family? Do I offer the...
My parents have a 20000 flat lot with a small SFR in fair condition on RD1.5 zoning in Los Angeles county, suitable to build a 10-16 unit apartment or subdivide to attached/detached condos. The property is adjacent to...
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Hello, I am getting ready to put in an offer for a retail property. I have pre-approval letters under my personal name. I also have an LLC. How do I make an offer?
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Hi! I am a newer to real estate investing but def understand the potential benefits of writing off W-2 income with passive loses. My spouse and I have completely separate finances. He is starting to make more and we r...
Hi all, thanks for helping.
A chance discussion led to a contact with a CPA whose client may have 1031 proceeds in the near future, and I have acreage available, free and clear and not listed so no agents/brokers inv...
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Trying to gain peoples outlook on investing in distressed areas in Cleveland or Detroit? Does anyone know any hot areas in these cities that will produce cap rates of 10% or more?