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Pete Tarin Cash out Refi on Personal home or save up cash for 1st rental property
3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Is there a financial calculator to determine if doing a cash out refi makes financial sense with today's rates to use for down payment and or purchase property?
Daniel Afonso Rookie seeking financial freedom
30 September 2024 | 1 reply

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I'm Daniel, a complete newbie in this field, to be quite honest. But my background and experience is in Business Development, and Marketing Strategy in close integration with sales, so I figure I at least h...

Erin Killough New and considering between vacation and long term rentals
4 October 2024 | 9 replies
Hi Erin, I work for a property management company in Milwaukee, Wi, and here are some thoughts to consider: Vacation rentals- Pros: Higher Income Potential due to tourists, Flexibility, Shorter Tenant CommitmentCons: Inconsistent Income depending on demand and time of year, More Management Required, Wear and Tear because of constant turnoverLong-term rentals- Pros: Stable Income, Lower Management Effort, Predictable Expenses, Less Wear and TearCons: Long-term commitment (this can be pro or con depending on the tenant), Market Dependence The choice between vacation rentals and long-term rentals largely depends on your financial goals, management capacity, and the property’s location.
Kerry Noble Jr Anyone sell tradelines?
4 October 2024 | 29 replies
They tend to have no problems if you have a spouse or your children, or essentially some immediate family member listed as an authorized user, though.I know several people that were doing this, and their financial institutions ended up closing their cards on them.
Jamie Warcken How to finance a rehab
4 October 2024 | 4 replies
But because of rising interest rates, none of the BRRRRs have made financial sense so far.
Greta Andrews Cash Value Life Insurance VS Self Directed IRA
2 October 2024 | 24 replies
I would say the same for any financial product.
Sinuway Martinez New to the game but ready to play
4 October 2024 | 11 replies
@Sinuway MartinezRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
Greg Moore Anyone moving their investments to Bitcoin?
7 October 2024 | 190 replies
It’s probably a little heavy in RE (according to my Financial Advisor), but annuities, insurance, 401k, gold, ESPP, and have a Day Trading account that is performing at 66% this year are all part of the mix.
Jimmy Leaton I want to buy my second home and rent out my current home
3 October 2024 | 11 replies
This can help offset costs and improve your financial position.Cash Flow- Calculate all expenses related to both properties (mortgages, property taxes, maintenance, insurance) and ensure you have a positive cash flow.Vacancy Rates- Factor in potential vacancies when estimating rental income.
Rob Block Grocapitus - experience with syndications that have exited
4 October 2024 | 15 replies
is it like auditors for financial results?