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Bryan Davis Lot Opportunity Valuation
19 February 2014 | 5 replies
I have not returned the calls yet but would you mind giving me info on how you would go about evaluating these potential leads and what exactly to research when it comes to values?
Kenny Tan Duplex - is it better not to sell?
15 May 2012 | 4 replies
I think 3 – 5% a year increase is not unreasonable.ROI with 3% apprec = 8%ROI with 5% apprec = 18% We think we should hang on to this duplex, rent out both sides since this kind of return is better than anything else that we can expect with rather low risk.What is your take?
Brandon Laughridge VA Vendee Lender
20 September 2014 | 31 replies
I called and asked about it and the person read a statement to me that said that they do not know when or if the Vendee will return.
Denise B. EM Deposit mistake holding up mortgage approval - need ideas!
17 May 2012 | 4 replies
Have HIM go to a bank and get a Certified Check to cover the EMD, and ask the agent to return the original check; first see if the agent is OK with doing that.The Certified Check won't have your name on it.
Ryan M. Single Hung vs. Double Hung Windows
22 February 2016 | 13 replies
Double hung is good for ventilation in kitchen and bath areas, but that doesn't do anything for your return on your money in a rental.
Lisa Liberski Setting up C Corp with IRA funds? Experience with Guidant Financial?
24 May 2015 | 33 replies
ROBS stands for rollover as business startup.Over 20,000 ROBS have been funded to date and fortunately the IRS has published guidelines on ROBS.October 2008 Memorandum:First official publication where the IRS formally addressed the ROBS arrangement;IRS confirmed that these transactions may be not challenged as “non-compliant per se”;IRS summarized the steps involved in the ROBS transaction; andIRS identified compliance pitfalls including the failure to file the annual retirement plan form 5500 tax return, the failure to file the corporation’s tax return, & the failure to obtain an annual valuation of the plan’s assets including the investment in the corporation stock2009 - ROBS ProjectIn 2009, the IRS initiated a “ROBS project” to define traits of compliant ROBS plans and in doing so acknowledged that a ROBS transaction can be conducted in a compliant manner. 2010 – IRS Telephone Forum In a 2010 telephone forum conducted by the IRS, the IRS’s Director of Employee Plans Examinations Office and the Area Plan Manager stated that ROBS transactions are not “abusive per se” and that “you can have a textbook ROBS that is pretty much problem-free.”Fall of 2010 Retirement News for Employers: Brief SummaryThe IRS confirmed that the ROBS transaction is not considered an abusive tax avoidance transaction;The IRS confirmed that it does not protect business owners (also known as the plan sponsor) from incorrectly administering the retirement plan;The IRS confirmed that if the rules are not followed the retirement plan will be subjected to adverse tax consequencesFebruary 2013 Employee Plans Compliance Unit ROBS Project: Brief SummaryMuch of the same information contained in the October 2088 Memorandum was published in this summary; andThe IRS again confirmed that ROBS is not considered abusive transaction.
Greg B. Allowing Passive Investors
26 May 2012 | 10 replies
We are negotiating an annual percent of return.
Jake Kucheck The 6.1% Rule
16 May 2012 | 15 replies
Looking for a 33% Cash on Cash unleveraged return?
Greg P. How can you double your Money without Flipping Houses
31 May 2012 | 47 replies
I lend money at returns that with interest and points work out to 20% or more per year.
Michael Lauther House is on fire
31 May 2013 | 63 replies
The tenant called me and she just returned home with her two young children and everyone is safe.