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All Forum Posts by: John Fortes

John Fortes has started 58 posts and replied 580 times.

Post: To LLC or not to LLC till Refinance

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Nicole A.:

I think your best bet is to go into a few different local banks and talk to them. Ask them these questions. Tell them your plans. Then you'll get an idea if they work with small business or not. I personally have always got my properties via my LLC right from the start.

 Thanks Nicole! I appreciate your time and response. I'm assuming you were upfront with the banks prior to getting the ball rolling?

Post: To LLC or not to LLC till Refinance

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347

Hello! As I know this is not professional advice till I consult with a professional. I just would like your input on the matter. 

First, My wife and I are weeks away from closing on our first investment opportunity. This is lender financed and we did have to put down 15%. We have a goal of refinancing to pull out our down-payment to be able to move onto another investment. With that said, we would like to put it under an LLC but am conflicted to do so if we are only going to be refinancing in the near future.

Question is LLC it now then go through the whole put it back under our names to refinance or do we leave it under our names then refinance and then LLC it?

I do understand that the lender can call the loan if it is under an LLC, I know that many will state this. Please before you do, can anyone tell me of a case or instance that someone had this happened to them when they put it under an LLC?

I thank you all for your time and input on this matter as It would help me move forward with what we are trying to do. Thank you!

Post: How to refinance a property under an LLC

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Upen Patel:

@Sid Bobba If you get a conventional loan with title in your name and then transfer title to LLC, then you will trigger the "Due on sale" clause which is part of ALL conventional loans. If and when the bank realizes what you have done, they will recall the loan.

I know this is in conventional loan contracts. Has anyone ever known of anyone to have the loan recalled once they placed it in a LLC? Any case studies?

Post: Brockton, MA Meet Up

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Steve Bracero:

@John Fortes

Great idea! 

 Thank you, Steve! Glad you are interested. 

Post: Brockton, MA Meet Up

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Sean Lunny:

@John Fortes I am in the south shore area and think that is a great idea! I've connected with @Charlie MacPherson and @Steve Bracero on here as well. Lets try to set something up!!

Thanks Sean. Just got your connection. Lets build on this. 

Post: Brockton, MA Meet Up

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Tom Manna:

I’m in the south shore. Let me know if I can Help with anything if not I will Definitely attend! 

 Definitely will. Thank you, Tom. Glad to know we have interest. 

Post: Brockton, MA Meet Up

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Charlie MacPherson:

@John Fortes Hi John. You might consider the Boston South REIA. 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 PM in Norwell. Details are in the "events" section.

Thanks Charlie! I'm definitely going to consider that and make it to one. I recently reached out to you about that as well. I appreciate you.  

Post: Brockton, MA Meet Up

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347

Looking for interest in the south shore area for a meet up. Typically I'm looking to set this up in the Braintree/Brockton/Bridgewater area. 

Looking for all types of investors, agents, and like minded individuals who are interested. Please feel free to share your thoughts as I know there are no meetups at the moment close to those locations outside of Waltham or Norwell areas. If interested please leave a note and we can go ahead and start planning this. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Post: capex vacancy and repair account

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347
Originally posted by @Rich N.:

In one bank account.  I use the an accounting package to create separate categories.

Either that you can open a second account and transfer those funds into it (just one more account)

 Hi Rich,

What accounting package are you using? Please share. 

Post: Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island - FL Area

John Fortes
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  • Multi-Family Syndicator
  • Abington, MA
  • Posts 603
  • Votes 347

Hello all,

Looking to invest in any 3 of those areas but not limited to. Anyone have any experience in these markets? My residence is in MA and I am seeking out of state for investment. I currently am working with a broker at the moment and any feedback anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Looking for a SFH to rent.

Thank you and I appreciate your responses.

-John