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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
@Denis Orlov I don't do STR, but I've rented one of my personal properties for arbitrage before.
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10 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hard to say one way or another without knowing your personal finances, goals etc., but it seems like a good deal.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
I'm now finally here in person, and have started to go view places in person with the intent of purchasing.
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20 January 2025 | 32 replies
Personally, I've bought older homes since I invest in mobile homes myself.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
I had belatedly realized that FHA goes off personal credit and therefore I couldn't use the LLC for it.
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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
I will make that proposal to the person I am talking and see where it goes.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Did your borrowers mention securing your investment with a recorded mortgage or deed of trust, personal guarantees, lender’s title insurance, or anything else?
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
I personally would go that route as it would probably be less expensive.
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
Most DSCR lenders actually prefer you to own the property in an LLC, although some do allow you to close in a personal name.
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13 February 2025 | 14 replies
House hacking is the BEST way to get into real estate investing and that's how I personally got started as well too.