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Rich Weese which is better, 1031 exchange or take the money and run
20 March 2017 | 23 replies
Then 1031 into safer more passive instruments and stay there until you pass and let your heirs benefit from the step up basis.Do you want to step back but be ready to play again if the mood strikes - not because you have to but because it's fun?  
Maureen Campbell We're Owners! Looking for CPA recommendations (South NJ/Philly)
17 January 2016 | 4 replies
He has saved us a ton of money and has been instrumental as we have grown our business.  
Mario Am Taking possession of a property Jefferson County AL
30 December 2019 | 18 replies
Something might say "Quitclaim Deed" at the top of the instrument, but contain words of warranty down in the body, using language nobody understands or pays attention to. 
Lane Kawaoka Cosh out Refi Strategy for 1031 exchange
28 October 2014 | 6 replies
Immediately after the purchase you can unlock that equity with whatever debt instrument you choose and use the cash for your own purposes.You purchased as much as you sold.  
Rich Hupper Would this be a possible transaction?
28 November 2018 | 15 replies
In the abstract of title there were no mortgages found.It was my understanding that title can transfer outside a closing table as long as the deed is a written instrument, has a legally competent grantor, the grantee is identifiable and alive, there is a recital of consideration, there is a granting and habendum clause, the deed has a legal description of the property, there is a valid grantor signature, it is notarized ( for recording purposes ), and there is delivery and acceptance.If the deed was legally valid, could the transaction with Mary and Mike take place? 
Marcus Welson Seller Closing Costs Review and Options
31 August 2024 | 4 replies
Additional relevant provisions in the contracts:"Title Evidence and Insurance: a title insurance commitment issued by a Florida licensed title insurer, with legible copies of instruments listed as exceptions attached thereto ("Title Commitment") and, after Closing, an owner's policy of title insurance (see STANDARD A for terms) shall be obtained by the Buyer. 
Brian Freeman My Story of being scammed by Morris Invest and Oceanpointe
15 June 2024 | 54 replies
so he is really fubared either way on that score. undisclosed principal in a real estate transaction is a no no as well.Joe,, Indy is like any other big mid western rust belt city.. it has its great areas with 500 to multi million dollar homes its regentrifying areas were two chicks and a hammer work.. and we do as well.. then you have solid B class vinyl village 10 year to 20 year old stocksame thing applies here U buy D class hood properties your in trouble unless your a local hands on landlord.Morris advertises and markets D class as solid easy to manage just grateful for a place to live type properties.. he is just a bozo who has no real clue as to what he is talking about in the real estate space.. that's the bottom line.. and to think all these people think he is a genius investor LOLas I like to do I can compare this to aviation u tubes.. there is this pilot in CA.. that was doing  U tubes flying from Auburn CA ( above Sacramento) to Oakland a lot.. he likes to video his instrument approach's etc.. problem is he bust just about all the minimums and one time he landed in Oakland with virtually zero zero and was bragging about it.. on an ILS unless your cat 111 approach if you do not have the runway in sight at 200 feet AGL  which no way he did you could see it on his utube  your to do a go around.. yet he just landed with about 20 feet of vis. problem is you have others who are not pilots or beginners just thinking he is the ace of the base.. 
Daniel Colon Lender won't let me move the property to my LLC
19 June 2024 | 32 replies
Both FNMA and FHLMC permit this, under the following circumstances: Notes: For all such transfers affecting mortgage loans purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae on or after June 1, 2016, the transferee is not required to occupy the propertya limited liability company (LLC), provided thatthe mortgage loan was purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae on or after June 1, 2016, andthe LLC is controlled by the original borrower or the original borrower owns a majority interest in the LLC, and if the transfer results in a permitted change of occupancy type to an investment property, such change does not violate the security instrument (for example, the 12 month occupancy requirement for a principal residence).The servicer must notify the borrower that a property transferred to an LLC must be transferred back to a natural person prior to any subsequent refinance application in order to meet Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide underwriting requirements.Citation: D1-4.1-02: Allowable Exemptions Due to the Type of Transfer (04/13/2022)Now, you will still have the Note and reporting in your name individually and will still be personally responsible for the mortgage and most likely, the manner of transfer will enable any litigant to pierce the veil of your LLC, but you'll have what you wanted, for whatever reason. 
Anthony Miller Tenant Moves In Someone Not On the Lease
4 December 2018 | 11 replies
My basement is FULL of her stuff and the neighbors are complaining about the loud music nearly every night at 2 AM. 
Jaclyn B. House Hacking Gone Horribly Wrong
14 March 2016 | 22 replies
A Heavy Metal Rock band that practices their music at all hours of the night.