Jennifer Dzera
Real Estate transfer tax on assignments?
Hi all! I am working on my first assignment. In trying to find an investor friendly title company, I was asked if I was aware that there is a 2% realty transfer tax. I am not doing a double close but just assigning...
Omari Brown
Teen Investor
Hi, I am a 17 year old aspiring RE Investor from GA. I have made it my goal to purchase my first property this year. I've been reading books and researching RE Investing for a couple years and have been reading up on ...
Mike W.
Financing
I'm interested in developing a portfolio of multi-unit (2-4 unit) rental properties and wondering the best way to obtain the money a down payment. Is there an option available that doesn't require me to dig deep into ...
Eric Black
Lending Contract
Hi all,
I am getting ready to lend on my first deal. It is a small ($2,000), short-term (60-day) loan for a flat fee, not interest.
Wondering if anyone has input on this, good or bad, and if anyone has ...
Constance Chambers
Insurance & Tax increases have KILLED CASH FLOW
Yes the Title is a little Click baitey.. but i feel we are not seeing enough attention being given to this important realization in many markets. Honestly, this applies to primary mortgages and investment properties...
James McGovern
Challenges in Using Hard Money Lenders
I recently purchased a property acquired via foreclosure auction and wanted to use a Hard Money lender. I found that many lenders create a which comes first chicken or egg challenge. In the State of Connecticut, the c...
Rudy Manna
Expanding to Cincinnati
Hi, I am an investor from Seattle now looking into expanding to Cincinnati, OH. Interested in value added multifamily as well as Single Family. I went to school in Cincinnati so generally aware of the area, but look f...
Jaxon Keeler
Help wanted! Creative ways to Advance Closing Date on New Build
Hello BP! This is my first post here, so please forgive any faux pas.I am investing in a new build with second home financing. It is a 3 bed 3.5 bath townhome in an area zoned for vacation rentals - the entire communi...
Tom Harrington
Local Legislation Question
Hi everyone. I wanted to make the community aware of Ohio Senate Bill 113 which if passed may have a negative impact on Ohio landlords and anyone, planning to invest in the state in the future. The Ohio Real Estate ...
Julio Gonzalez
Real Estate Tax Planning Tips
It’s extremely important in any business to ensure you are maximizing your tax deductions. Real estate investing comes with A LOT of potential tax deductions and credits to take advantage of. Here are some tips on how...