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Beau Alesi Looking to buy
25 January 2025 | 7 replies
It's debt you'd still have to pay back, but at least you will not touch one of those two amazing interest rates. 
Shea Gajewski Young Investor Seeking Advice
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.
Malcolm Brown Newbie to Real Estate Investing - Any Tips...
29 January 2025 | 24 replies
Start by getting pre-approved for a loan, ensuring your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and finances meet lender requirements.
Gene D Stephens Looking for Advice on Investment/DSCR loans
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Having a lease in place will help you as well - some lenders won't refi a vacant property.For your refi, you're usually looking at 75-80% max LTV with a debt service loan.
David Kanarek Beware of Norada Capital: Caveat Emptor My Fellow Small Investors !!!
8 February 2025 | 89 replies
Plus if you’re investing in debt tied to Crypto or Broadway shows.
Jessica Pratt Tax free income from rentals
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
If you wanted to earn $200k to live on at a W2 job....you'd need to earn significantly more because you'd have to pay income taxes, and payroll taxes on the income; where as taking on debt isn't taxable at all. 
Drew Poniewaz Seller/ Owner finance restrictions on Zillow
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Plus new folks do a very poor job of screening the buyer for Ability To Repay (ATR) which involves pulling full doc and calculating the borrowers DTI, honest income, honest debt payments, prior debt payment histor (FICO) etc etc.Plus shockingly (or shocking to sellers) if you bought this investment house, fixed it, then are selling with financing you are selling "inventory" and y9ou owe taxes on the gain in the year of sale, you are NOT able to use installment sale to spread out paying taxes. 
Jose Morales Can I do a portfolio loan on my 5 low valued rentals?
4 February 2025 | 5 replies
If not, these are liabilities and wouldn't advise adding debt.
John Friendas LLC Mortgage Under Partner Instead of Me
23 January 2025 | 23 replies
Yes, it is debt tied to a property she owns.
James Ory Trying to Learn
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.