Jason Thomas
Capital Gains savings by selling rental with allotment sale
A financial advisor has told me about using a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) as a vehicle to lower my capital gains with the sale of my rental property. It is to be setup as a structured allotment sale over ...
Wes Burk
Why should a seller short sale?
Facts as per CAR attorneys:
1. FICO impacts are the same on SS and foreclosures
2. Banks will seldom if ever relinquish their right to recover on deficiencies
3. There will likely be tax consequences with SS and th...
Fernando H.
Pay off Debt for higher DTI Ratio or Invest? HELP!
Current Debt.1 SFH: rented - $200 positive cash flow after paying off mortgage2 Duplex: rent one and live in another: $200 positive cash flow afer paying off loan3. SFH: *currently rehabbing* - free and clear - ARV 70...
Ryan Ohri
Considering using a HELOC for down payment
Looking for feedback good or bad, for using a HELOC from my personal residence to finance the down payment on my first SFR. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Annie T.
Tenant Said She Can't Pay Rent and Won't Respond Now -SF Bay Area
Hi Everyone, this is my first property purchased and I am new to being a landlord so would really appreciate any advice here.
I purchased a property with a tenant in the unit back in October and worked with a lawyer ...
Callie King
Getting Rent Payments on Time
This is my first post on Bigger Pockets - and thanks to all you other members because I have learned a ton reading through other posts!
I am just finishing up a rehab on my first investment property, and am getting r...
Bruce Lynn
Hacking your down payment.....
Lots of new investors and some 1st time home buyers seem to have a tough time envisioning they can ever save enough for a down payment on an investment property.We see plenty of requests here for JV or FHA financing o...
Michael Fitts
How I Bought My First House
It’s been about seven months since I bought my primary residence. Luckily, I had done some research going in to the deal so I had at least some idea of what to do. But of course, you won’t really know or learn everyth...
Walter Pape
Dodd-Frank / SAFE Act regarding MH investing
Hello BP!!
During some research I have came across Dodd-Frank and SAFE act regulations with seller financing. As a new investor should I meet with a RMLO and/or Real Estate Attorney:
Before I start maki...
Richard Gaston
Private Investor Question?
Has anyone ever hear of a business called Phoenix FCE Capital Limited, they are suppose to be a private investor/Angel Investors. I got an email from them saying they can help me with 100% Financing, which sounded...