To get money from a hard money or short term lender do you need an LLC formed? I have looked at some through bigger pockets like LendingOne, I believe it was called, and they ask for business information.
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Hey BP commercial community! Novice investor here- Currently own home, 2 investment properties, have done some flips in the past. I've got a wholesaler that occasionally sends opportunities my way- and he recently s...
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In a nutshell: I have 3 properties with no debt on them. The current value of them is about 260K. After doing taxes I notice all my income is passive (not an RE pro) and while I can take some losses I don't have any i...
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So I recieved a notice today for a $1560 fine for an LLC taxed as S corp that I started beginning of this year. I didnt file the extension, as the SCORP didnt make a dime ( im an idiot). I realized after it was too ...
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Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice in regards to a property I recently found. The property is listed for $137,000 and I would be purchasing it as an investment property. So, 30% or so down payment. I don't have...
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Looking to get into Turnkey as a way to begin buying out of state sfr. It seems like the barrier to entry in Turnkey is fairly high. I've only approached two companies but they wanted cash buyers and weren't interes...
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Hello BP,The problem is this: We refinanced in our home in late November and since then we have found a 4 plex to purchase. We were planning on moving out of our home and into the 4 plex to house hack for a year, whil...
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This property isn't hitting the 2% rule but it is a little better than 1%. Purchase price $52K Rent $600.
Why can't I make this cash flow positive?
Purchase Price $50K
Closing costs $2K
Down payment $10K
Financed ...
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Should MLS leads be completely avoided for real estate investors if they are looking to get a good deal?
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Hi everyone, just wanted to make a quick introduction. I just started my real estate investing journey, and I am focused on educating myself at the moment. Once I get a handle on the lingo, I plan to start by purcha...