Archive for the Renting & Real Estate Category

01.2.2009

What are some of the best ways to market investment properties online or offline, residential and commercial?

As a real estate agent specializing in investment properties, residential and commercial, I would like to know what are the best ways to market my services and products. I have access to residential properties that will cashflow with almost no money down and that are located in high-growth and high-appreciation areas, particularly Branson Missouri. The [...]

01.2.2009

How can I find the names of investment companies that hire assistance to find properties and pay commission?

I would like to work for a real estate investment company to find property for commission. I have no information for the names of companies that promote such opportunities.Cassandra

12.31.2008

What are all the legal ramifications of foreclosing on investment properties?

We own 2 investment properties that we are unable to sell and can no longer make the payments on. If we foreclose on them, what are the consequences? Can the bank come after us for the difference once it sells them? Can they come after our house? Will we need to [...]

12.26.2008

We are buying an investment property. With little to put down, what is the best way to finance the property?

We have a large amount of equity in our current house.
We have no bills other than the mortgage on our current house.
Is a home equity loan to get to the 20% down payment and then a conventional loan on the investment property itself the best way to go?
Or is it best to finance [...]

12.24.2008

What types of investment plans are out there for young entrapeurs?

I am constantly wondering what types of investment plans or other forms of investment are out there for young entrepeurs who just want to make quick money legally. Therefore, just prove a full explanation of your opinion. Thank you.Hien

12.19.2008

How to purchase more than two investment properties?

My question is how do people have many investment properties say 7-10 $100,000 properties? When you try to get financing for more properties wouldnt you you be so far in debt? I know that you rent out the properties but you cant make that much profit after the mortgage payment. For example if [...]

12.18.2008

Sold investment house for loss including credit card renovations - How do I prove when filing taxes?

I bought an investment house and did the renovations myself on a credit card. It sat on the market for a year and I ended up technically selling it for more than I paid for it. However, when you add renovation expenses and holding costs (interest only mortgage, utilities, etc), I ended up [...]

12.17.2008

What is a good formula for splitting profits on a rental property investment?

I am involved in a 3-way investment on a rental property and we are being forced to sell because of a DOT project. Our profit on this property will be approximately $75,000 and we need to figure out how to split this up. Being close family members, we weren’t too concerned about figuring this out [...]

12.13.2008

When realtor buy an investment property and put their realtor rebate back to the settlement, is it taxable?

I have two answer.
1) If put back to settlement, it is not taxable. It only reduce your purchase price, when you sell your investment property, you have to pay tax. You only need to pay tax if you get check directly from the builder.
2) Another group think 1) only apply to second home. For [...]

12.9.2008

How should profits be split on a 3-way real estate investment?

I am involved in a 3-way investment on a rental property and we are being forced to sell because of a DOT project. Our profit on this property will be approximately $75,000 and we need to figure out how to split this up. Being close family members, we weren’t too concerned about figuring this out [...]