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Rosalita Smith Do I have to sell my house to afford buying?
20 January 2025 | 1 reply

So I have my house that refinanced in 2020 for a 15yr 2.5% rate and we have about 56k equity. Purchased at 211k . We have an opportunity coming up from a family member who is willing to sell us my childhood home for w...

Felisha Derrick Beginner situation/Hubris/What would you do?
6 January 2025 | 9 replies
Latest is prop 33.  3rd attempt to pass this with aids health foundation having spent mid $40m last I looked.  
Robert Smith Has anyone house-hacked in DC area?
3 February 2025 | 8 replies
The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Registration RequirementsIn Indianapolis, you’ll need to register your rental property with the Marion County Health Department.
Rene Hosman Have you ever moved your HSA to get better investment options?
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
You get a deduction for the contribution, the gains grow tax-free and as long as you use the proceeds for health-related expenses the funds come out tax free as well. 
Kasey Hardt Development Update- Charlotte's Pedestrian Bridge
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Led by Atrium Health and Wexford Sciences
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.
Isadore Nelson Help Non-Paying Tenant Transition Into Section 8 Eligibility?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
She’s currently not paying rent, and while she has some health issues and no stable income, she’s been communicative and open to general talks, with a possible option to vacate through a cash-for-keys arrangement, though this might take around six weeks and some hard work.I plan to rehab the property and eventually rent it out, potentially to a Section 8 tenant.
Zachary Young Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies
What's the closest "affordable" location to you?