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1. Reduce Taxable Income. Many real estate investors have W2 employment or 1099 employment. Either way, there is tax liability for these investors. How much individuals pay in taxes does not depend solely on what your...
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Hey Friends, I have a 450k loan on my primary residence (currently at 3.5% for 30 years fixed). I can get 2.625℅ for 7/1 ARM. Zero closing cost. More options:- If I pay 1000 dollars in closing then rate becomes 2.5℅- ...
I'm new to all this, but what if it looks like the loan was modified and then defaulted on? What is bank bidding protocol (in Cleveland area)? It seems most cases are bought back by the Plaintiff bank. Could there b...
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I want to start investing in real estate. I have around $20,000 cash to start with. I am 37 years old now. I would like to know how I can take that $20,000 and invest it to be able to buy second, third, properties ...
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My client found this house she really wants. It is Fannie Mae property owned. Since, their credits are shot. She wants to see if I can help her get the house. What are your suggestions. Advice given would be greatly a...
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I am a recent college grad and just resigned my lease for another year. This gives me the time to save up some cash from a new job. I am thinking about cosigning with my parents for a loan to purchase a duplex...
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Any calculator or rental calculations that you recommend for Duplex or SFH to analyze if they're worthy of buying for positive cash flow?For example, there's a 1950 duplex for sale (West Palm Beach, FL) for $500k with...
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Ok so I am sitting after just finishing up a podcast with J. Scott where he talks about setting goals and getting them on paper. He says that it doesn’t have to be formal but just jotted down for my own reasons. He sa...
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Thank you for taking the time to read my post. My wife and I are purchasing a duplex and I was wondering if anyone was willing to critique the deal. The basics: Purchase price - 175kGross rent - 2000/monthTaxes - 2300...
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So I'm currently in negotiations with my first couple of properties in Ohio and I'm looking to implement the BRRRR strategy. I have a couple great candidates for property management, an awesome contractor and a very ...