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Why is there such fear associated with that first phone call?
Can anyone remember back to their first phone call about buying a property and going for seller financing? Even though I know all of the right questions to ask - I'm procrastinating on making the call! Crazy since I ...
Maria Zielinski
Buying partner's share of apartment building & limit income tax
I own a multi-unit apartment building with my parents and they are looking to sell their share. I purchased their partner's share about 15 years ago. They have owned it almost 30 years and their accountant is recommen...
Ryan Burns
My plan, your feedback?
I have spent multiple hours reading and absorbing from the community here, and enjoyed it immensely. The attitude of selfless sharing is motivating!
I am a 28 year old newbie looking to shore up the holes in...
Jennifer Hashisaki
Reducing or Eliminating U.S. Taxes for Foreign Property Owners
Now is perhaps a better time than ever to invest in U.S. real estate for both income and long-term appreciation. However, as can be expected, the U.S. seeks to tax the appreciation on these properties when they are so...
Lee Common
Six Egregious Lies!
Another great article by Martin Weiss of Money & Markets!
The truth hurts. But it also heals.
That’s the lesson of the Great Depression of the 1930s, the S&L disaster of the 1980s, the giant insurance fail...
James Tiu
Portfolio loans and private non-recourse loans
Hello BP!I will be refinancing a duplex in San Diego. The loan balance is at $420k. The appraisal value in 2018 was $650k. I would like to purchase another property in San Diego with my brother-in-law. With 43% DTI, w...
Robert Leitner
I'm looking for a CPA and would like to know what to look for
Outside of the obvious that they must understand rental property and LLC, I'm not sure if there is other criteria I should be validating. My situation is that I'm fairly new to rental properties, they're all in AZ whe...
Lincoln Roth
Lending License in Ohio
I am looking to purchase a note that was originated in Ohio. I will be holding this note in my 401k as an investment. Does anyone know if I need a “lending license” for such a transaction in Ohio? I do not plan on br...
Scott Goulet
Single Member LLC vs Multi-member LLC (spouse)
Hey BP, I hope everyone is doing well. I am in the proess of completing a cash-out refi on a triplex that I own, and I thought it might be a good time to transfer it from my personal name to an LLC. My realtor is sugg...
Adrian Clapp
Dallas considers restricting home sales for real estate investors
DALLAS - The city of Dallas may consider limiting the number of homes real estate investors can buy.
The move would aim to tackle the rising home prices across the DFW area.Median home prices in North Texas jumped 22...