Brian Plajer
Tax/financial planning services
Hello, I'm an investor, less than five properties and growing. I have heard several podcasts about the importance of a solid tax strategy. My current tax preparer does not seem to offer much of a strategy with regard...
Erika Martinez
How to finance a property that you don't qualify for
I overpaid for my primary residence two years ago and it hasn't built enough equity. I saw a property today for sale that is residential and commercial in 4,000 square feet in an excellent location. We talked to our ...
Simon Galvensor
Taxes/Estate optimizing: buy property for family to live in...
Hello,
I'm looking to purchase multiple homes in the US for my parents & siblings to live in for free.
I am curious how to optimally structure this from a tax standpoint.
My parents are US citizens & resid...
Craig Lessler
Do over funded IUL premiums count as debt for mortgage applicatio
For purposes of calculating a Debt to Income ratio for a Fannie or Freddie loan, does the premium paid each month on an over funded Life Insurance policy (IUL) count as debt? Or do you only count the portion paid for...
Phillip Denny
A real investor now?
I heard a while back on a podcast (I think Kathy Fettke), that you aren't a true real estate investor until you don't have any money to invest. I guess I should be excited, because I've gotten to a place where I have...
Jacqueline Jeanne March
Inherited my father's property
So, I have finally been able to get my name on the deed to my father's house. He passed away last April. He has a small mortgage that I have kept up on (only 8000 left on the note.) His house is small and worth 63,600...
Jordy Train
Rate/tweak my savings/debt repayment strategy
Hi all,In August i purchased my first home, and since then I've caught fire on the REI subject line. Never really thought about it before but now I'm hooked. So this house i just bought is now a live-in rehab and I'm ...
Mack Bekeza
What are your thoughts on the financial services industry?
With the BiggerPockets member base being so diverse (not just in Real Estate), I would love to hear peoples' thoughts about the financial services industry. As a reference, the industry consists of Banking, Insurance,...
Steven May
Putting Properties form personal name to LLC
As I move into 2021, I plan to put my properties in LLCs - they are currently in my personal name. Yes, I know to get in touch with a local attorney based in real estate law - I plan to do so to help set up the LLCs b...
Paul Farley
What is the best way to invest 250k?
I am looking at investing into real estate. If you had financing for $250k, what would you invest into for your first purchase?