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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
I plan to utilize some cash, margin loan, 401k loan, and a HELOC as a down payment.My first house hack (now an out of state investment) has a Zestimate of $530K, and I have $266K left on the loan.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Sorry to hear your self managing isn't going as planned...finding good tenants is tricky!
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9 February 2025 | 5 replies
Also, the turnover will be much lower, but maintenance costs might shift too, so it's good to plan for that.Happy to connect if you need more tips!
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14 February 2025 | 0 replies
Trust your plan.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time.
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12 February 2025 | 10 replies
I can imagine this is a challenging decision to make.My thoughts:When hope is a key component of the plan of action, it is time to cut losses.
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7 February 2025 | 9 replies
Also, a lot of sellers might be more willing to finance the down payment if they know you're committed and have a clear plan for the property.
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10 February 2025 | 11 replies
When I look at the property and the information what I am noticing is the "game plan" is as follows:1.
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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
But in Smarter Contact, even though it's not required (if you're in the Elite or Enterprise Plans), they're strongly suggesting it and even have a report on "carrier block rate" percentage.
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8 February 2025 | 34 replies
(I did not hear the noise or care but those much closer to the house did) so be careful with these kinds of plans in the middle of a residential neighborhood.