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Hello members,I’d like to describe my scenario and questions I have about getting started with my first rental and entity. I understand that I need to advise a lawyer, working on an understanding and plan here first.I...
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I recommend "Priciples of Real Estate Syndication" by Samuel Freshman. Any other recommendations for books on real estate partnerships or syndications?
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Hey BP,
I have a property under contract for ~80K.
I have a family relative who is interested in a trust deed investment (1st position). However, I'm not sure how the taxes and interest payments would be calculat...
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Almost related to a young couple that own a condo as a rental that is 60k underwater.
The wife bought it when single as a primary residence at market peak with basically no down. The lender says no adjustment because...
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I have an acquaintance who wants to walk away from his property. He has no interest in making fixes, cleaning, and selling his stuff. He has no interest in making money. He just wants out without a foreclosure.
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If a title is clean after foreclosure, do you need title insurance when purchasing?
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How heavy is your wealth tilted to real estate?I’ve been thinking about this lately. About 80% of my net worth is invested in real estate, real estate syndications, real estate notes or REITs. Now that I’m in my ear...
We're looking for advice on a 1031 exchange out of a ~$1.6mm property in San Diego. We've been renting for awhile, but the numbers just haven't made sense. We've about to close on this deal, so our 45 day time line is...
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I am purchasing a New Construction home in South Florida that will be complete in August 2019. I have already been pre-approved for a Conventional 30 year Jumbo Mortgage but I am looking to attack and pay off this hom...
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I'm looking at more and more syndication investments, because it is a personal interest of mine.
And it really rubs me the wrong way when a syndicator puts together a deal in a way that has very little of their own ...