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Kevin McGevna Using VA loan in investment properties
1 September 2018 | 3 replies
While VA is a great way to get going with literally no money down, there are drawbacks
Erik Dominguez New Newbie from Colorado Springs, CO.
16 April 2019 | 9 replies
The other drawback at the moment is being deployed and having to wait till I redeploy to put action in motion.
Will Dixon Refinancing Property Held in an LLC
18 April 2019 | 5 replies
The drawback to this is that the rates can be as much as 2% higher than Fannie Mae's rates.
Haley Bray Electric vs Gas Heat!
24 April 2019 | 16 replies
@Haley Bray it is a draw back for renters but... not insurmountable. 
Robert Shedden Second Fourplex - 14 days after our first property.
25 May 2019 | 93 replies
There are some drawbacks to this (ie shorter terms & higher rates); however there can also be an upside when it comes to qualifying for the loan.
Hannah Shader Benefits and drawbacks to investing in East Palo Alto property
29 June 2019 | 1 reply

Hi All!I'm a student at Palo Alto High School and I was hoping to talk to someone with experience investing in EPA homes. I'm currently making a podcast for my school's radio station, KPLY, about property ownership an...

Amar P. Airbnb payment timing & how it relates to accounting/bookkeeping
6 May 2019 | 5 replies
Many people choose to go the cash method route because it is much more simple, but there are drawbacks to using either method. 
Janikka K. White Advice on refinancing a home that has no Mortgage
25 April 2019 | 2 replies
And you usually have another 20 years after the withdrawal period ends to pay it back.One drawback is the interest rate is  usually higher than a standard mortgage and is adjustable. 
David Furrer Being a private lender
7 May 2019 | 3 replies
Tax on the payback of the loan in 2 years is the only drawback but the 10% at the end will soften the taxes you will pay.Make sure they have skin in the came also. 
Frank Molinaro Where to start? What do I do?
22 December 2018 | 12 replies
[Beware = https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/house-hacking-drawbacks/] I would look for a 2-4 unit too house hack.