Nina Erlandson
Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
11 January 2025 | 54 replies
The surplus line broker shall collect the Ohio tax of five percent of the amount of the premium for the insurance policy at the time the insurance policy is delivered to the insured."
Tim Johnson
Is Real Estate the best way to reduce your taxes?
18 January 2025 | 5 replies
***EVEN IF YOU CASHFLOW IN REAL LIFE***Ready for the boatload of cherries on top?
Glenn McCrorey
I quit my job today
29 December 2024 | 253 replies
I never looked back and I love my life.
Arthur Crum
RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
20 January 2025 | 242 replies
Life and business are complicated.
Garry Lawrence
Tips for Renting by the Room Near Colleges: First-Time Landlord in Baltimore, MD
4 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi everyone, Happy New Year!
I just bought my first rental property in Baltimore, MD, and I’m planning to rent it out by the room, including the basement. The property is located near two colleges, so I’m focusing on...
Elijah Berg
36% Rent increse Two weeks Into First duplex as a 19 year old Investor
4 January 2025 | 23 replies
Keep up the hustle, good things never come easy in life.
Desiree Rejeili
Understanding Mortgage Recasting: What Homeowners Need to Know
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
This is much lower than the costs associated with refinancing.Benefits of Mortgage RecastingLower Monthly Payments: The most immediate benefit is a reduced monthly payment, which can free up cash for other financial goals.Save on Interest: By reducing your principal balance, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan, potentially saving thousands of dollars.No Credit Check or Appraisal: Unlike refinancing, recasting doesn’t require a credit check, income verification, or home appraisal, making it a quicker and simpler process.Keep Your Current Interest Rate: If you have a favorable interest rate on your current loan, recasting allows you to maintain it while still lowering your payments.Drawbacks of Mortgage RecastingRequires a Lump Sum: Not everyone has the cash on hand to make a significant lump sum payment, which can make recasting inaccessible for some homeowners.Doesn’t Shorten Loan Term: While your monthly payments are lower, recasting doesn’t reduce the length of your loan.
Erick Pena
Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Someone with $10M in the bank in cash just needs to put a lot of money to work and time value and tax write off is more interesting to them than a hungry investor in their 20s that has never found a deal.Honestly, books are great, but they are about as "boiler plate" as you can get as I'm sure you're discovering.
Christian Bukle
Bigger Pockets Introduction Post!!!
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
I separated from the military in 2021 with full disability benefits, a transition that fundamentally changed my outlook on life.
Matthew McCarty
Started out, need advice. Already have one property and have 100K in the bank.
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Congrats on your success so far.Some random thoughts for you:- It might be difficult to tap the equity in the rental at this time given the current state of interest rates.