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Scott Marshall Is this a viable Self-Directed IRA transaction?
25 April 2019 | 5 replies
The business would be disqualified to his IRA if his equity is >49% or if he has any kind of control over the company equivalent to a director position.Even if the business is not disqualified, there could be issues with the transaction if it creates any kind of direct or indirect benefit to the investor.
Vivek Shah How to get your properties into LLCs legally
24 August 2019 | 14 replies
@Vivek ShahBack in 2017, Fannie Mae quietly announced a change that allows transfers to LLCs under certain conditions:"The mortgage loan was purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae on or after June 1, 2016, and the 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)."
Samuel Albert New guy from Burlington, NC
21 June 2019 | 19 replies
Send me a message next time you plan on being in town and Ill make it happen!
Shakaria Brooks You first wholesale...
9 August 2019 | 19 replies
Some more details (more typing lol so please excuse any typos or short hand I use on this blog)I was in CONTROL of the deal the whole time, which everyone says is the #1  ( Agreement to Purchase or Assign, and the Assignment Contract.
Allen Lopez How is it that I can’t get a loan?
24 April 2019 | 5 replies
So last year mid summer I sold one of my town homes, it was fully paid off so I ended up getting some cash around 95k.
Mayer M. STR - Ventnor, NJ, Poconos, PA or South Florida?
6 March 2020 | 32 replies
You do have to watch flood insurance rates in all these towns too after Sandy.From a return perspective, vacation rentals almost never make sense.
Jason L. Outgoing Tenant Not Cooperating with Letting Us Show Their Unit
27 April 2019 | 24 replies
No response, hire a locksmith and change the locks but charge the PM for failing to maintain control of the key.If a tenant refuses to allow access to show a property, I usually let it go.
Deb R. Is a home warranty a good idea / necessary?
29 April 2019 | 12 replies
They aren't the cheapest game in town but they do good work and can be trusted.
Blane Morgan Checkbook IRA Owned by an LLC
7 July 2019 | 13 replies
@Blane MorganThere are alternative structures providing checkbook control that do not utilize a LLC, which will be much more beneficial to you as a California resident. 
Michael Zau Can't get a 30k private loan: on current free and clear SFR
25 April 2019 | 19 replies
@Blake Edwards I don't care if they fund control , I just want the money for improvements, and acquisition of other properties.