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David Young Questions From a first time Investor
15 February 2025 | 14 replies
HELOC Basics:A revolving credit line secured by your home’s equityLow interest rates, but often variableDraw period (5-10 years) → Repayment period (10-20 years)✅ Pros: Lower interest than other loans, flexible access to funds, potential tax benefits⚠ Cons: Home is collateral, payments may increase, short repayment termWhen It Makes Sense:The rental property cash flows enough to cover HELOC paymentsYou borrow conservatively (avoid over-leveraging)You have a backup plan in case of market shiftsSafer Alternatives:Save a larger down paymentConsider seller financingPartner with another investorFinal ThoughtsWith your timeline set for November 2025, take time to research markets, build connections, and plan financing wisely.📌 Key Takeaways:Out-of-state investing can work but requires a solid local team.Use online tools like BiggerPockets, Rentometer, and Roofstock for analysis.A HELOC can help, but be mindful of risks and repayment terms.
Toby Fellows Do I have to register with a broker if I want to get my real estate license?
8 February 2025 | 12 replies
If you are only using a license to represent yourself...there is zero benefit.
Torrean Edwards Stepping out on faith, but looking for support/advice
12 February 2025 | 20 replies
On buy-and holds we usually replace all the plumbing with pex, no matter what, because galvanized has a life expectation of about 60 years, so I usually take the sooner than later approach.Stick with hard money, like Mach1 or or MKE hard money (Scott Lurie) as they will not leand on a deal that does not pencil out, so you have the added benefit of someone experienced looking over your numbers.
Brian Gerace Question on Cost Seg in CA
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg. 
Justin Pumpr Experiened, but struggling REI - Advice needed
10 February 2025 | 11 replies
The benefits that come with them can be attractive for sure.
Tiarra Delaney New to Real Estate Investing: Advice on Next Steps for Cash Flow and Business Setup
25 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’ve heard this can have benefits, but I’m not sure where to start.If anyone has advice on how to proceed, I’d love to hear it!
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.
Mario Niccolini Investing in a High-Risk Flood Zone (AE) – Worth It or Hard Pass?
20 February 2025 | 11 replies
.- Optional Benefit: If you believe an elevation certificate shows your property is at a lower risk than FEMA's assessment, you can submit one to potentially lower your premium.
Jesus Nieto Need help with SubTo Deal
28 January 2025 | 12 replies
My son is working on his first SubTo real estate deal in Crawfordville, Florida, and I'm hoping to find someone in this community who can offer him some guidance and support.He's eager to learn and navigate this process successfully, but could really benefit from the expertise of someone with experience in SubTo transactions.
Stephen Patton Newbie & Confused
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
The benefit to these is you get your foot into the door without a ton of capital and as time goes you can move out and cashflow on the property.