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Hi,
There is an individual I know that is trying to get me to fund a note that he is brokering. He structures the transaction so that the Borrower executes the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust in favor of the indiv...
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Thanks everyone for all the good, and ever increasing amount of info on Real Estate Crowdfunding.Wondering if anyone has used their SDIRA successfully/unsuccessfully for crowdfunding sites such as RealtyMogul, RealtyS...
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The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to have a significant impact on the real estate industry, including for real estate investors. Here's a breakdown of the key implicatio...
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Hi all! I created this thread as a spin-off from this other thread:
We Loaned on a Stolen House
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I am trying to understand the differences about closing on a property, and particula...
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The U.S. gross domestic product contracted in the first quarter by 1.5%. The stock market has been tumbling. Demand for warehouse space has surged as retailers look to avoid supply-chain disruptions. The retail Inflat...
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Hello!If I purchase a home via seller financing will that effect my income to debt ratio when a bank goes to qualify me for another mortgage? My thought is that it might be advantageous to go the seller financing r...
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What a week! Big news in the real estate game. Lots of big changes and challenges to be navigated but I'll keep this short and sweet to focus on the real world effects of the NAR Commission Lawsuit Settlement for inve...
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If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?
Thanks
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This is would be my very first transaction and I would greatly appreciate input/feedback. I have to review my numbers as far as rent and my offer but would love and appreciate any experienced feedback as to whether th...
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I know with self directed iras, you are excluded from investing into family members. So, my girlfriend (no legal ties, other than the same address) has a lot of money in her self directed ira, and i will as well. If w...