Being a NYC resident (originally from Long Island), the price of entry in the area is on the higher end, so I've been considering some options in the NY Capitol region, as well as NJ and CT. 

It normally doesn't cost you any money to open and to be able to access that large amount of equity to buy or stabalize your current portfolio allows you so much more opportunity costs.For instance, I took a $200K LOC out on my primary residence when I first started in real estate.

I would not be living in any of the units as I already have primary residence in town.

Since you and your partner are unmarried and own a primary residence together, tax treatment of deductions (e.g., mortgage interest and property taxes) requires careful allocation.

So I’ve read that unbrella insurance providers require you to use them for car and home. I am a land lord but don’t own my residence.What are my options?

Are there other more creative ways to start cash flowing in year one Be careful because federal mortgage fraud and going to jail is a real thing.

Your primary residence - if you've lived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to selling you'll get the $250K/$500K tax free iike @Clint Galliano said. 

I don’t care if you steal a property, high quality tenants will never sacrifice on being safe and feeling safe.  

Hi everyone!My name is Ryan and I am a new real estate investor out of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. I purchased my first buy and hold SF rental property last year and turned the property into a student rental as it ...

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