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Steve K. Putting $1M into Crypto
9 September 2025 | 216 replies
The identity of the person behind that amount of BTC is the item that is not as clear.
Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
14 September 2025 | 391 replies
I’ve invested relatively small amounts in “flyers”, and because the invested amount was small in relation to my overall portfolio chose not to perform a thorough due diligence.  
David Litt Is Helping Homeowners in Foreclosure “Ethical” Investing… or Taking Advantage?
1 September 2025 | 17 replies
Their are health issues of course and lost jobs.. but there is also the KIDS STOLE the money. 200k forth of cars boats RVs in the driveway with massive payments etc etc.
Victor Valencia Looking for advice on California property transfer with both property tax and income
16 September 2025 | 4 replies
Your primary trade-off is now clear:Access Equity Now: Accept the $1,400/yr tax increase and the other tax consequences (like your dad's depreciation recapture bill) to get the DSCR loan now.Maximize Future Wealth: Leave the property in your dad's name, avoid the tax hike, and preserve the massive benefit of a stepped-up basis upon inheritance.The other tax questions (gift tax, depreciation, etc.) are important, but they are secondary to this fundamental Prop 19 reality.My immediate advice is to model whether the deal still makes financial sense with the higher property tax expense.
Kaushik Kesani Newbie looking to get into real estate investment
10 September 2025 | 15 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.
Joseph Trubnick Is Phil Pustejovsky a scam-artist?
29 August 2025 | 61 replies
It works [Yes it worked so well i closed 0 deals in +5 years of massive action, lol], I closed 4 deals in 8 months. 
Matthew Irish-Jones The 5 Ugly Truths of Real Estate Investing
26 August 2025 | 31 replies
But... the real titans of the industry are working full time in the industry making big dollars and taking you on as a client for $100 bucks an hour would be a massive headache and a financial loss. 
Mark S. American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund
12 September 2025 | 374 replies
this sounds like a massive BK in the offing.
Jess K. Could tree drop result in slope instability?
4 September 2025 | 4 replies
When they were cutting two massive pine trees right at the edge of the front lawn (steep erosion-prone slope, ends in a cliff-like drop), they dropped each trunk in halves — and each half is the size of a full large tree.
Angel Arroyo How Much Money Do You Need to Buy Your First Property?
21 August 2025 | 9 replies
Aside from that, you have to make sure you get pre-approved for an amount that will enable you to qualify for the building, but that's the easy part!