John Chapman
Portland, Oregon rentals and proposed zoning changes
I have two daughters in Portland Oregon and am searching for a 2-4 unit rental for one or both of them to owner-occupy one unit and rent out the other(s). I heard that there are some proposed zoning changes that will...
NaDean Bowles
Need Advice on Development Land
Today I began talks regarding a large piece of land that would be perfect for both commercial development on one side and a subdivision on the other. Discussions of seller carry back were batted around with the sell...
Derek Berns
Any experience with 506(b) syndicators?
Looking to deploy a significant amount of money as a sophisticated investor from a cash out refinance on my house. My goal is to have my money work for me for 3-5 years then syndicate my own deals to eventually leave ...
Eishay Smith
Nevada LLC for California investor with properties outside CA
Hi,
I live in California and have few properties in Texas, planning to invest in other states as well.
I would like to create an LLC for the properties. Creating one in CA is expensive ($800 franchise tax/year) and h...
Raymond Hooks
Retail Investment - Dollar Stores
All,I'm considering a commercial retail real estate investment. As you're aware, many sectors of retail is struggling (i.e. Macy's, Dillards, JcPenny's Sears, Neiman Marcus, etc.). However, I feel that Dollar Stores a...
Isadore Nelson
Brooklyn Foreclosure - Potential Red Flags?
I am strongly considering a foreclosure property located in Brooklyn. It has been on the market for three months, with the price reduced multiple times from $550,000 to the current $375,000. The property is being sold...
Chris Zarro
Family & Friends Transaction - Please Help!
Hi all; first time poster so I apologize for any faux pas.Basically there is a family house that is being inherited by two siblings. I would like to buy out Sibling #2 who would like to get a lump sum. We are all clos...
Konrad R.
1031 and LLC
I'm just starting out, so I haven't setup my company structure yet. I've read a few people that suggest just putting the properties in your name and then maximizing insurance. I would like to have more protection unde...
Thuan Pham
Can I put a personal mortgage home into an LLC?
I bought a duplex and mortgage it through the bank.However, I would like to put this property into an LLC so we can be protected, is it at possible?ThanksThuan
Robert Burns
Code Enforcement
Some of the reading I have done talks about following up with the Code Enforcement officials in my area to find houses that are under the Code Enforcement process. Does anyone use this technique to find distressed pr...