We own our house in Seattle and are trying to determine the best strategy for our move - what approach would net us the most money over the next 1-3 years.

Hi Carlos,I am in Madison, WI and we shopped around a lot when moving a few years ago and used Neckerman Agency (now McClone) who are insurance brokers. 

Hi Malcolm, With your strategy of holding multi-family properties or flipping, the key is running the numbers carefully to match your goals.

Quote from @Kaushik Sarkar: I’m exploring strategies to scale my real estate portfolio given the current mortgage rate Not sure much makes sense at 11%...Ouch....tough enough at 7.5%   Might have to put more than 20% down to finance....maybe 30% in North Texas.   

I like this strategy and plan to continue. 

There will be no assessment for increase in taxes or insurance so remains at $1935.

Very subjective question based on your investment knowledge, home market, investment strategy and requirements. 

Let’s talk strategies to help all of us keep more of our hard-earned money!

If you think you can manage a mortgage, taxes, insurance and the upkeep of a home while paying your student loans then buying is not  bad idea but if you think you will overstretch yourself renting is nto bad either.

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