John S.
Is this the proper way to run a portfolio with multiple LLC's?
Hello everyone,
I'm a single investor with no partners.
I started by placing my 1st rental property into an LLC (for this example, *JOHN SMITH PROPERTY INVESTMENT, LLC*).
I just purchased a 2nd rental property l...
Anthony Blanco
Proven Methods for Raising Capital
Hey everyone,
I’m exploring different strategies for raising capital for commercial properties, specifically distressed office buildings that we aim to recycle in California. I know there are investment platforms whe...
Shayan Sameer
Using Home Equity for Fix/Flip or rental property
Hello everyone,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great start to 2025.
I have a question and would appreciate your input. I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past, both of which were financed throu...
Thomas Elam
This is my first time loaning money, how do I protect myself?
Greetings,
I have been to Real Estate Expos and searched the web. There are plenty of ways to find out how to borrow money but very little about how to loan it. I need a sanity check please.
One of the members in my...
Patrick Philip
What companies to use for maximum refinance LTV?
After I rehab my projects, I want to get as much money as possible out when I refinance. Does anyone know specific companies that offer high LTV's? Should I go through regular banks? I'm looking for 90%.
Amy Hu
How to put 750 hours to qualify as real estate pro for tax
My husband is working full time. I'm housewife taking care of our child and rental properties.We have 5 SFR and one apartment building out of state, managed by PM. We bought the apartment building vacant last year an...
Amber K.
Do I have to let go of my integrity to be successful?
I made the leap and invested in my first property in October of this year. My plan is to live in this home for a year, to satisfy mortgage requirements, then rent it out. I still own my previous home that I am plan...
Hunter Kahn
Advice for a Newbie?... Deal finding & Underwriting
Hi All!
I'm brand new to all of this and I'm hoping some of you could help me figure out how to find deals and get practice in with underwriting. I've been doing my homework as far as books, articles, videos, and pod...
Alonzo Garza
Can my wife and I combine IRAs for the purposes of a Real Estate Self-Directed IRA?
Hello BP,In order to gain greater buying power (sooner) I was wondering if it's legal or if anyone here has ever combined their spouses 401k to use in a self directed 401k trust to purchase real estate property.I unde...
Amanda Tompkins
Apartment syndication for beginners
Hello All,My name is Amanda. I am a real estate agent in Chicago. I purchased my 2-flat a couple years ago and have been on a journey of building my own portfolio but would like to learn more about apartment syndicati...