30 April 2025 | 3 replies
Make sure you build a framework of experts in their fields that you can trust in this process; lender, realtor, contractor, etc.Buying from wholesalers is not required, and I would generally try to avoid it in my personal opinion.
26 April 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Fernando Alonso: Quote from @Peter Walther: Quote from @Fernando Alonso: Hi Isaiah,Great question.First off, it’s important to keep in mind that each state has its own foreclosure laws, and even within the same state, local procedures and timelines can vary depending on the county or the type of foreclosure (judicial, non-judicial, or tax-related).Foreclosure investing can be a great niche, high returns and low risk if you conduct proper due diligence and understand the legal framework.
25 April 2025 | 2 replies
Here's a framework for how buying property can create more tax efficiency for you.The 6 levers of depreciation:Lever 1 = % of Land:One of the components of a property is land.Land is NOT DEDUCTIBLE, so low value land properties mean more tax deduction.A value of your overall purchase will be assigned to the land or lot.You receive no near-term tax benefits for buying land.For example, if you buy a $2 MM industrial building outside a rural town on 5 acres, the land value could be $5k an acre.The land represents ~1% of the purchaseOn the contrary, if you purchase a $2 MM shack in Manhattan on a postage stamp lot, the land could represent 99%Lever 2 = % of the property with a shorter useful life.Not all parts of a piece of real estate are depreciated at the same speed.Certain personal property assets have SHORTER lifespans in the eyes of the IRS vs the standard 27.5/39 year lives.This means bonus depreciation.Properties with tons of this often have:- Over-developed land sites (hardscaping, pools, retaining walls)- Fancy Fixtures- Fancy Furniture (STRs!)
18 April 2025 | 13 replies
The LLC and LP framework seems a little, if I am being honest.
10 April 2025 | 12 replies
I believe having a solid framework for performance measurement could be a game-changer for scaling further, as it ensures that every dollar invested is optimized for maximum return.If you’re open to a deeper conversation, feel free to DM me.
15 April 2025 | 376 replies
I'd say it's almost 98% some degree of disinformation be it via out right lies, conveying half truths, frame working truths without full context to impart a false narrative.....
5 April 2025 | 6 replies
A DOO offers asset protection and can also be beneficial for tax and operational reasons, especially when managing rental properties or commercial real estate.Over the past year, we've seen a steady rise in interest from American investors, particularly in coastal areas like Budva, Kotor, Tivat and Bar, as well as in hospitality properties such as boutique hotels and guesthouses.If you're ever curious about the legal framework or potential opportunities here, I’d be happy to share more details.
2 April 2025 | 18 replies
When you picked this financial framework you have made the classic noob mistake of looking at everything through a cash-flow lense.
1 April 2025 | 4 replies
Hey Matthew,Appreciate the detailed breakdown—definitely a strong framework for assessing deals.
30 March 2025 | 4 replies
We have a framework of either collecting the option fee upfront and having the lease higher which would included the down payment savings for the person(s) leasing.