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Steve Englehart Cashing out IRA to buy rental properties.
29 January 2025 | 47 replies
Just be sure you fully understand the rules—self-dealing or personal use of the property can disqualify the tax benefits.
Ed Long How Do You Decide If a Borrower Is a Good Fit?
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
For instance, in my private lending, I dont really give a numerical credit score much weight, but I absolutely look at the composition and history of the individual tradelines on a report if the borrower is a smaller outfit, such as a single member LLC or similar solopreneur-type operator.
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
30 January 2025 | 62 replies
BECAUSE SHE WOULD LOSE ALLher benefits  . 
Franklin Marquette Hello from LA - Brand New and Eager to Learn
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Then I p;an to move out and find another project.I am excited to join the forums and learn from the vast wealth of knowledge on here, as well as (hopefully) benefit the community with some of my own learnings.Look forward to the journey.Franklin
Peter H Derry Buyer's Guide: Purchasing Property for Your College Student
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Condo: Condos may offer maintenance benefits, while homes provide more control.Size and Layout: Ensure the property accommodates your child’s needs and potential roommates.HOA Fees and Rules: If considering a condo, check for restrictions that may impact student living.4.
Don Aleshire Advise for managing property of out of state
22 February 2025 | 18 replies
It can provide a very misleading valuation.Your appreciation numbers reflect just below 4% a year (I used 8 year hold) on both properties which is below national average for this period and below what neighborhoodscout depicts for Chicago 10 year average. https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/il/chicago/real-estateLooking at this from the outside, I am missing a lot of details such as your interest rate, is there a prop tax benefit for long holds (by the way look up prop 13 for CA at some point as it may play a role in your decision to purchase once you relocate to San Diego), the neighborhood, appreciation potential going forward, any emotional attachment, etc.  
Kwanza P. Advice for Finding Contractors (San Francisco)
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
When you get an agreement with a contractor follow it, don't go against the contract...trust me the above are expensive lessons learned..you're benefitting from my pain.Hope this helps.
Dan Gandee Early Issue Title Insurance: Why You Need Every Invoice & Legitimate Contractors
22 February 2025 | 13 replies
A lot of folks that build and rehab wont pay for it.. they take the position they did everything right and it benefits buyer if you want it you pay for it.its not a huge cost . 
Grant Shipman 5 Reasons Co-Living is King for Real Estate Investors
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Co-living isn’t just an alternative to traditional rentals—it’s a way to maximize cash flow, lower risk, and attract investors.To make this post more insightful, I’ve included graphs and visuals that break down the key benefits of co-living and why serious investors should be paying attention.1.
Matt Wan How should I vet a small lending company
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
I do not have 5 layers of management that make my rates higher, no lender I work with pays for my office space, licensing, benefits, marketing department, compliance department....