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All Forum Posts by: Josh Edelman

Josh Edelman has started 47 posts and replied 167 times.

Post: Heloc on Investment Property

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

I did it in Vegas - the home across the street I bought and needed 60k down payment. I took a HELOC out of my first property (my primary residence) to fund the second property. I moved into the second property and rented out the first. Let me know if you have any questions!

Well, it's not a simple answer, and there are some things you need to consider before making the switch. I'd talk to a lawyer who knows about estate planning and asset protection to get some advice on whether it's a good idea for your specific situation.

If you do decide to make the switch, you need to be prepared for some legal requirements and paperwork. You'll need to file new deeds, update title insurance, and maybe even get some approvals from local government. Plus, you may end up owing more in taxes, so you should talk to a tax expert too.

Overall, it's possible to transfer your rental property to an LLC for asset protection, but it's important to do it right and get some advice before you make any moves.

Post: Hello from Vegas!

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

@Anna Freitag How are things working out so far? Any luck?

Post: Mid term Rentals

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

I do! I have a rental in centennial hills and rent it out to traveling nurses/military/professionals. I make $3000 renting it out, the mortgage is $1500 plus the utilities so I am profiting $1000/mo. Ain't bad! Let me know what questions you have. Been a learning process for sure. 

Post: 30 Day Airbnb Short term rentals in Las Vegas

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

Just some quick info for you. Sounds like mid term rental and you won't need a license. But here is the regulation in short form:


    🌙 - Short-term rentals are defined as rentals of less than 30 days.
    💼 - Under the new regulations, property owners will need to obtain a short-term rental permit, pay a fee, and comply with various safety and health requirements.
    🛌 - The regulations also limit the number of occupants in a short-term rental to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons.
    📞 - Short-term rental operators must also provide contact information to neighbors and respond to complaints within 30 minutes.
    💬 - The regulations were developed with input from stakeholders, including short-term rental operators, residents, and community organizations.

Post: April Las Vegas Rental Market Update

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

Great info! Thanks for sharing

Post: Should I Put 15% or 20% Down When Buying a Rental Property?

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126

Depends on the situation, I'd say if you're going for cash flow and have the liquidity, put down 20% to avoid PMI and reduce your monthly payment. If you don't want to front that cash, do 15%.

Post: HELOC on Duplex when it is a Primary Residence on a VA Loan.

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126
Quote from @Adam Joseph Reed:
Quote from @Josh Edelman:
Quote from @Adam Joseph Reed:

What's up BiggerPockets! First post here. I have a question for you folks.

In 2020 I bought a duplex for $300,000 with my VA loan at 100% LTV. Last year I refinanced it with the IRRRL at 2.25%. In the last few months there have been comparable sales that have closed in my county at $549,000. Assuming my home would also appraise for $549K, that would leave about $255K in equity.

I am looking to take out a HELOC so that I can create some options to buy more real estate with. I have many ideas and several paths I could go, but the first step is to open up a HELOC.

I spoke with a local bank, First Citizens Bank to open up a HELOC. The draw to them was the 89% LTV. When I spoke with them, they said they could not open up the HELOC because it is not solely a primary residence. They wouldn't loan because I receive long term and short term rental income from the property.

The second bank I spoke to was United Federal Credit Union. I had heard they did HELOCs on rental property at 80% LTV so I started the conversation with them. They also would not approve the HELOC because even though my long term tenant covers all but $25 and I received STR income when I am away from my primary home, they wouldn't open the HELOC because I live there.

These responses seemed like a Catch 22 and I am not sure how to proceed.

Which leads to my questions:

1. What Lenders might approve a HELOC on a primary residence receiving rental income?

2. If I can't find one that will do it, should I shift my focus to just buy another primary residence with the remaining VA eligibility then apply for the HELOC again?

3. Or should I refinance the duplex at a higher interest rate and pull out my equity and buy other real estate with a 20% down payment on more than one property? I think this would free up my VA loan to make another purchase, as well as a higher return on equity.

4. Or a combination of #2 and #3?

5. Just hang tight and continue to pay the mortgage?

Thank you for reading these semi complex questions. I am open to any and all feedback as I get clear on a game plan moving forward. 

Onward and Upward. 


Adam, I just did this on my property - literally the same set up. I found a lender who let me take a HELOC out of my VA primary residence which I would use as a rental and use that HELOC to purchase a second one. Its been ten months but let me know what you ended up doing!

 @Josh Edelman That's awesome! In short I waited to file my tax returns. I made more money last year than the year before but I can't prove it until the returns are filed. My expectations are to file the returns, apply for a HELOC from a lender that will loan on a primary residence that receives rental income, and then use the remaining portion of my VA loan at some point later in the future. I have considered buying raw land with the HELOC or going in with a partner with either private money or equity stake to build new construction duplexes. But it all hinges on the HELOC. What lender did you use? Did your primary residence receive rental income while it was your primary? That has been the sticking point when finding lenders for me.


I used a private lender and at the time it did not have rental come. I used the HELOC to buy the home I could move into, and then rent it out.

Post: Buying my first property!!

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126
Quote from @Gabriel Ramiez:

Looking into real estate I want to build up my portfolio however I know that interest rates are high and finding cash flow is even harder tp obtain. I'm planning to buy a property with a ADU to rent out to cover some or most of my mortgages . I'm in the inland empire and there are lot of opportunities here. I guess my question how would I analyze deal or which resource do you guys use to analyze your deal? Any other advice is welcomed too!


 Best tools that can help you:

- Build your own excel. I say this because you will truly learn each part of the equation. Take it step by step. Even though there are tools out there to plug and play, understand the foundation.

- Talk with your lender or agent - they typically have the most accurate and precise tools when it comes to the real estate market your in

- AI! Now we have articial intelligence, ask it anything! 

Post: Best Business Banking Account for an Agent?

Josh EdelmanPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Las Vegas
  • Posts 182
  • Votes 126
Quote from @Doug Spence:

@Josh Edelman Don't use Navy Federal! I use them for personal and I used to use them for business but switched to Chase last year. I'm also military, but Chase continues to charge me fees on the business account. How did you get them to stop the fees?

They waive them for military, you just have to make an appointment and go in person and they will waive it. It will be for the basic business bank account.