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I need to form a LLC in order to satisfy my lender requirements. The 12 unit apartment is located in Cleveland, OH. I live in San Diego, CA.
In what state should I setup the LLC? Should I use a real estate attorney o...
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I am currently in escrow on a four-unit property "house hack", which will be my first real estate purchase. The property consists of three buildings: a duplex, a one-bed one-bath, and a small studio. The foundations...
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Hello!
We presently have been self funding our properties either through the equity we build or saved cash.
We are continuing to scale up with each transaction (Started with 2 units building, then 3, then 4)
In our...
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I've hear that Lease Options is an issue in Texas? I am moving out to Austin next summer due to work and was hoping to find a property to rent but also see if the property owner would offer an option to buy. Is this...
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The current proposed bill has the following clause: "The bill also prevents investing in an entity in which the IRA owner is an officer." which is generally how the checkbook IRA is structured (IRA owner is the Manage...
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This will possibly be my first deal as I enter this new world of investing, I just wanted to get a few opinions if anyone has had any experience with similar deals. The deal will be structured as a lease option agreem...
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Would love advice on finding an attorney and CPA? Would also love any insight you might have.My partner and I plan to grow and scale a business together and want to make long term decisions early on. We are currently ...
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How can I tell if a hard-money lender is legitimate? And what should deal structure look like to know that I am not getting taken advantage of? Thanks! Warmest Regards,Matthew Fragassi
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Hi,My name is Peter and I am 24. I have a two friends who have similar goals/aspirations and we would like to start investing in real estate. We are trying to read everything (books, forums, etc.) and listen to everyt...
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I'm a newbie investor that just bought my first investment property out in Joshua Tree. The house is an established and successful Airbnb, so the intention is to keep it that way. Built in cash flow. So I'm stoked.Ove...