Greg Scott
Tax on those with good credit or sound government?
The FHFA recently adjusted mortgage rates such that buyers with good credit get a slightly higher rate and those with poor credit get a slightly lower rate. Announcements from the agencies suggest this was designed t...
Andrey Y.
Initial vs. Refi as the source for depreciation deduction
Quick question for you folks. Say a property was purchased in 2011 as a primary residence, was placed in service as a rental in 2016, but was also refinanced in early 2016. How would you go about calculating your cost...
Bryan Hancock
Salary/Dividend Split - How Does It Impact Social Security Eligibility?
If one sets up a LLC and takes a salary/dividend split via their LLC does all of the money get counted to determine eligibility to continue to receive social security payments? Or....does just the salary portion get ...
William C.
Cost Seg On 2 Properties With Past P.I.S. Dates
We ask the question below, because we have contacted multiple (reputable) cost seg study companies and have received conflicting answers. It is hard to tell who is providing accurate info and who may just be telling u...
Molly Jacobsen
Sell primary home to LLC for Bus Econ Purposes + Section 121
Can I legally sell or transfer (which is best?) my primary home to my LLC (that already contains 11 uniits) without losing my Section 121 benefits (capital gains exclusion)? Lived in home 2 of last 5 years. Now conv...
Paul Dudley
Estimating Depreciable Basis - Med Office Suite
I've happened upon an opportunity to purchase a Medical Office Condo comprising approx 12.5% of larger development. Purchase price approx 600k. This would be leased, not owner occupied. I have no real interest in ...
Devin Keener
How does the $150k AGI rule work for real estate tax deductions against w-2 income?
I'm new to real estate investing and own one rental and a primary residence. I recently found out about the separation between passive and active incomes and that there are rules about crossing the line on how you can...
Shaun Reilly
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Haters
Have a hard time seeing the bad in them.
Just had one adjust down for the 3rd year in a row. It's pretty nice to not get locked into above market rates for your mortgage. :)
Interestingly if things do...
Adaze Foltz
Share your thoughts
In your opinion, what are the benefits and risks of private money lending compared to traditional financing?
Mark Rios
JV Investor vs Hard money spreadsheet
I'm a real estate capital provider and private lender on the commercial side as well as NOO single family. I've had more than a few inquiries looking to compare the ROI benefits of a Preferred return JV program we off...