James N.
Postage Increases in 2014 - how to stay on budget with yellow letter
The cost of first-class postage stamps is set to rise by 3 cents—to 49 cents from the current 46 cents—on Jan. 26.
You may want to stock up on "Forever" stamps for a little while.
The good news is the i...
Todd V.
Why its important to vet your contractors
Why you want to make sure you are vetting Contractor's and Sub-contractors not only credentials but also their surety bond, liability insurance (which is different from a surety bond), workers compensation insurance. ...
Sean Latham
WIKI Crowd Source The Buying Process?
Recently it seems Ive come across a lot a people crowd sourcing the realty process. Interesting concept. Seems to accelerate the filtering into focused results. Now they have realty reviews. What about realty wikis...
Chris Eaker
What happens to leases after foreclosure
When a rental property is foreclosed on, do the leases get wiped out or do they remain in effect?
Edwin Vela
UNITED STATES TREASURY BEGINS CRACK DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING
UNITED STATES TREASURY BEGINS CRACK DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH HIGH END RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE In an effort to combat money laundering in the real estate sector, The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen...
DJ Birnie
Tax consequences of refinancing for and LLC (Partnership)
I own a few single family rental properties in an LLC with a few other partners. With rates at all time lows I am considering refinancing these properties. There are a few portfolio lenders who will make a loan dire...
Dick Green
Income Averaging
I though Reagan had done away with income averaging along with reagannomics. I just heard from a friend that it's still possible to income average one time after 59 years of age. Any one else heard of this?
Basu G.
Self Directed IRA lending
Hello,
We are 3 partners involved in Rental Real estate. For simplicity lets say A, B & C each with 33% equity. All of us have individual IRA. Would it be allowed for A to lend to B and B to C and C to A. These a...
Lynn McGeein
VA Loan Limits Lifted in 2020
Just heard they passed a law that will go into effect January 2020 lifting the VA loan limits, so buyers who qualify for VA loans will have zero downpayment loan options no matter the price. It says guidelines will b...
Michael Williams
Post Covid - which is better, residential or commerical?
I'm new to real estate investments. We currently own one office space, but are considering purchasing additional properties as investments. I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on which is better post covid? ...