Alicia Collins
LLC or personal name for all-cash offer?
Hi All, My partner and I are getting ready to purchase our first investment property as an all-cash offer. I want to know if we should put our names on the contract or put an LLC name on the contract? We plan to rehab...
Ian Thomas
Importance of getting an LLC
I just want to know if someone can explain to me the importance of creating the LLC so that I can fully understand the concept. For example, why can’t a wholesaler or houseflipper get paid without the LLC? And what is...
Felix Torres
Staying Under The Radar
Hi everyone,I took a real estate class and my instructor mentioned he hates having his information in there so he has it in a trust to prevent people from figuring out what properties he has or information in general....
Clint G.
LLC or umbrella policy to protect first property?
Debating on creating an LLC for protection and tax benefits. I've been told the LLC set up as a sole proprietorship (what I'm planning) won't give me any more tax benefits than owning a property and carrying a heavy u...
Victor L.
general loan and legal questions before my first
Hi all,I'm committed to start a career as a real estate investor so i'm working on getting myself educated by reading books, blogs, podcasts, asset protection, analyzing properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex ...
James W.
Exchange Traded REITs.
Hi,I want to understand what happens if a REIT pays 8% dividend, but then its price drops by 15% in the same year, because its traded on public exchange?This is not a fictional scenario. These are Starwood (STWD) numb...
Shamsul Chowdhury
Should I buy my first rental property under an LLC or Personal?
Hi Everyone,This will be my first rental property, investing 35k for a 1k/month rental income. Please help guide me on the following questions1. I will buy cash, and plan to refinance as early as possible. Should I b...
Spencer Speckles
Why would a seller would consider seller financing
I am selling a property I own outright. I don’t understand why an owner would consider seller financing. I can only think of reasons not to: capital gains tax, loan interest rate less than the property’s cash flow, ri...
Shawn Gibson
Setting Up Trusts for Subject To Deals
Hi All,I've developed a relationship that may lead to a "subject to" acquisition. My plan is to flip the property and do right by the home owner, who I intend to make an equity partner in the deal. I've heard of inv...
Dax Kirkwood
Increased house price for cash trade?
Hi all, I have a naive question.
I'm looking at a house for sale by owner, who I know. No real estate agents on either side. Seller wants $425k, house appraised at $440k, but needs a few minor repairs. Is it possible...