@Divya SanthanamI live here, invest here, and love it (during spring, summer, and fall).

When you use a Realtor (especially one who invests themselves, don't fall for I'm an investor 'friendly' agent..of course they are, most will take a sale wherever it comes from and by shear numbers, they are bound to sell to an investor eventually.

Hi,My father purchased this 2-family house (R5 Zone) back in 1976 in Astoria Queens, and just like many other landlords in NYC he rents out the cellar/basement.I've been reading online the definition between a basement and cellar based on the link below, and I think my father's falls under a cellar.

RE has a huge fall out rate and 20% of agents make 80% of the revenue if not more. 

But the Summer and Fall it is 100-120 degrees every single day, so many people are not golfing.

Ideally the rental would still do ok in the spring, summer, and fall while performing very well in the winter.I'd love to hear what locations people have chosen, occupancy and rental income by season, and anything else people would like to share about their experience!

I was a victim of identity theft13.

Owning Your Business Vs Operating within another businessI agree, owning your own business would be awesome, but this falls in category No. 1 -- it sucks, but what can you do about it?

Your husband will need to determine if the desired loan amount for the down payment on investment real estate falls within the limits set by his plan.Repayment: If your husband is eligible to take out a 401(k) loan, he will need to repay the loan according to the terms specified by the plan.

Example: In Lancaster, CA : You can buy for $400k SFR say : 1000 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths At 5% down: that’s only $20k plus $10k closing costs: $30k Another $80k for the ADU: and rent it out for $1500 per month : Gross cash flow : $1k per month Refi and get your $80k back and wait 1 to 2 years for interest rates to fall to the 5s or even 4s : Then refi again : and you will cash flow $1,200 to $1,500 per month and only be in the deal about $30k to $50k if that… Let me know if you want to discuss?