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Jeff Hines How would you start investing if you had $150k???
17 December 2024 | 86 replies
Alternatively, there are high-yield online savings accounts like Marcus or others - the difference is that banks have some inherent risk, thus the FDIC insurance. 
Elliot Tan Can you assume a VA loan with an entity?
13 December 2024 | 2 replies
Alternatives to ConsiderIf you want to involve an entity for liability protection or other reasons, here are some potential approaches:Assume in Personal Name and Transfer to Entity:Assume the loan in your personal name and later transfer the property title to an entity.Important: Transferring title may violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause unless explicitly allowed by the lender.
Marcus Auerbach Why getting into real estate primarily for cash flow is wrong - and even dangerous
7 February 2025 | 100 replies
I have not done one in ages, but they are a great alternative when it comes to liquidate SFRs and you have an open time frame.
Mike Miller Any Cloud Brokerages that Do Not Require You to Join a MLS?
14 December 2024 | 36 replies
An other alternative is VaultLocks keybox that allows for a temp.
Richard Gann 3 Factors to Consider in Exchanging Your Oregon Rental Property
16 December 2024 | 1 reply
Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.
Hussain Harun Switching FROM Quickbooks to other accounting sofwares (Xero, Freshbooks)
15 December 2024 | 25 replies
There are some very good alternatives to using QB, including Xero and Wave. 
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
The alternative I had pursued the last two years was hard money lending.
Jackson Harris Starting Out In Phoenix At 24!
17 December 2024 | 12 replies
Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.
Jewell Arceneaux Attention Investors: Scale up starting with FHA
14 December 2024 | 6 replies
Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.
James McGovern How to unlock opportunity for 108 Acres in Carlisle South Carolina
15 December 2024 | 12 replies
If you're looking to transact faster than that, then your only option will be private Buyers.Another alternative, other than the ideas mentioned above, might be to sell part of the land into permanent conservation.