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Post: Popstream to get listings
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Quote from @Mashal Choudhry:
Hi, how do realtors use Popstream to get listings?
Post: Seeking referrals to setup LLC to buy SFH house-hack or multi-family
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Quote from @Matt Hofer:
The main reason is I would like to use business credit to cover the down payment & closing costs.
Next I’ve heard enough horror tenant stories to think anonymity would be beneficial.
And I’ve seen Pace’s content endorsed by bigger pockets so thought his methods are credible.
Definitely open to other perspectives.
Thanks
Who does the Corporate Transparency Act affect?
https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/are-you-ready-the-corpor...
"According to a recent Small Business Administration report, 27,104,006 small businesses were termed “nonemployer firms” and had no employees. The Corporate Transparency Act is designed to improve business activity transparency through the reporting of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) and is particularly targeted to these smaller businesses."
He really should keep up with the law. How many people are getting bad information?
Post: Less cash flow than all the hype would suggest.
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Quote from @Joe S.:
I have been investing for years, so I may know a little something…
In my experience, at least in Texas the taxes increased faster than rent increase. However, I do have properties in Mississippi. Taxes are not so bad there. Turnovers, repairs, property management fees, vacancies, and evictions all but eat up the cash flow.
Are there any properties that make money ….. well sure, but not quite like is being Marketing from those that have a financial stake in the game of making it sound easy..
The reason I’ve made it as an investor is because we have done flips etc. to offset not being able to depend upon the rentals. Keep in mind this is from a single-family property standpoint. I’m not experienced in apartments.
Just sharing my viewpoint and I don’t have anything to sell anyone so it could make my viewpoint a lot less glamorous.
Joe, go with the "Buy Off Market", using "Subject To" selling on "Lease Option" (BOMSTLO) format. The cash flow is great and you get the "down payment" up front. Mississippi is a great market for this (Not TX, as we've discussed) but try MS, AL, AR, even LA. You understand what you're doing, I know from our conversations, but if you want help on the (BOMSTLO) method, buy a month of coaching and let's get going. You could do this in IN and OH and GA and it'd work there too. You're working too hard. ;-)
Folks in CA have no idea what they are missing and they are overthinking things too.
Post: Seeking referrals to setup LLC to buy SFH house-hack or multi-family
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Quote from @Matt Hofer:
Hi All 👋
I'm looking to form an LLC and make a purchase within the next year. All CPA/ lawyer referrals in south Florida are much appreciated.
I’ve watched a lot of content lately including Pace Morby who recommends an out-of-state holding LLC to provide total anonymity. Professionals familiar with this process would be ideal.
Thanks everyone!
Matt
The person you reference has only been at this for a short while and is not seasoned enough to know.
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Post: First time flipper
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Quote from @Daniel Rodriguez:
Good evening everyone, so I currently have $150K to invest in my first flip. I just wanted to pick some brains to see if I’m think about this the correct way or is there something I am overlooking.
$150,000 to invest
Buy a fixer upper for $200,000, put $40,000 down and I figure another $10,000 for 6-7 months or mortgage payments. So that leaves me with $100,000. I figure (complete made up number) let’s say $80,000 in renovations. I’ve done my research and say I can sell the house for $350,000. I would make my $150,000 back and make $200,000 but after taxes say $150,000. Does that sound about right or is there something I’m overlooking. Looking for some mentorship here or experience advice here. Thanks
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Post: as unemployment would be 100% going up next year and higher chance of recession
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Quote from @Matt Hofer:
📝 thanks to everyone for sharing your experience and insight.
I subscribe to a few macroeconomic newsletters but I just read more relevant information here than in the last couple months of those.
I’m currently on the sidelines and this confirms I should be here a good while longer before diving into my first deal.
Post: Vacant Land With A Fault Line
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Quote from @Christopher Duron:
I feel that this is a series of stupid questions, but I’d like to get multiple opinions.
I am in the process of buying a piece of land located in Southern California. It is in an area where land is high valued and scarce. The problem is that it is on a steep grade and comes with a fault line. The geo report classifies it as “potentially active” and minor. The recommended set back for building is 15’. It does decrease the usability of the land but it may still be developable property. I would not finalize/close the purchase contract until all permits have been approved by the city.
I’m interested in any and all thoughts that come to mind. Some areas of interest are: is the property going to be harder to sell, what kinds of issues should I anticipate, has anyone ever dealt with this before, etc etc. Anything that comes to mind would help me tremendously.
Thanks. I look forward to hearing from the community.
I'd buy the land, setup a set like the Oregon Vortex and charge people to see the fault. I'd offer a million dollars to anyone who was within 10 feet of the fault at the time the next earthquake hits. You'd make millions.

Post: as unemployment would be 100% going up next year and higher chance of recession
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Quote from @Henry Clark:
Fed has two mandates: 1. Unemployment and 2. Inflation. Their main tool is the Fed rate.
Actually there is a 3rd mandate, make money. They are neither federal (a government entity) nor are they a "reserve" but you already knew that, it's for those that didn't know.
The Fed Chair's job is to keep power where it belongs. The banks ;-)
It is a "bank of banks".
Why do you think the banks have grown so beyond believably big.
Alan Greenspan said he had no idea the Liar Loans & Mortgage Backed Securities would trash the economy. They weren't even on their radar.
"If 2008 was the failure of capitalism, massive new regulations, controls, and taxes might make sense. If 2008 traces to centralized mismanagement of money and banking, a very different policy follows."
Post: Buy Cheap House Just To Create Lender Relationship Who Offers Favorable Terms
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Quote from @Nick Edgington:
I haven’t brought them a specific deal yet. And the numbers pencil for large cash flow but there will likely be little appreciation because of the city that it’s in. My main issue I am having a hard time deciding is do I really want to go down the road of a D class area investment just so I can take advantage of 10% down on better investments in better areas and neighborhoods 6-12 months from now.
Post: Seller Financing into Long term debt service products
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Quote from @Jamie Parker:
Just as I was thinking that I was rounding the corner.
You took action, you learned, you won.