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Melissa Allen Tricky question about HELOCS and retirement account loans
12 July 2024 | 8 replies
Variable rates are dangerous 
Aaron Henes $6,000 out of pocket with Norada
12 July 2024 | 48 replies
remember payments may only be 400 a month at best.. 6 months reserves is a whopping 2400 dollars.. so someone theoretically with less than 10k in cash could get into these properties.. this William I personally think is highly dangerous for lender and for buyer... its not losing the 10k that's nothing its getting your personal credit trashed when you can't make the payments because you lost all your cash.IMHO if you want to be in the rental game you need 20 to 30k liquid at anyone time that you don't have to borrower etc.. this will insulate you from taking a loss. as you build units of course its not exponential but you need a base.And since this is not TRUE cash equity only paper equity there is no hope of selling them for a profit or what you have in them.. 
Alexander Blake Summers Location Analysis Method
15 July 2024 | 23 replies
However there is one area, (unsure if it is a distinct zip code) to the upper left (or NW on the map) of zone one that isn't included but is still Waldport and I would suspect it's the highest of them all. 
Stuart Udis Attention New Investors - Asset Protection Simplified
15 July 2024 | 26 replies
These were are all in California and put the personal residence mortgage of the owner in danger also.
Sateesh Kumar Sell triplex and buy 12 plex in Oakland good idea?
12 July 2024 | 42 replies
However they are sometimes dangerous as the Floating Interest can crush you if the rates move up or give you relief if rates go down.
Abigail Lipson Gotten Stuck Evaluating Where to Invest
12 July 2024 | 17 replies
Never invest in any city on this list: Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.Low natural disaster risk: A natural disaster can be a financial disaster for you.
Robin Hopkins North and South Carolina vs Florida
9 July 2024 | 12 replies
The state has three distinct personalities (mountains, piedmont, and ocean), which limits the risk of having all of your eggs in one basket.
Kar Sun Tenant keeps complaining
12 July 2024 | 34 replies
As for the practical concerns, in the dead of Summer, you have to be extra cautious about treating AC maintenance properly, because it can be dangerous inside a home that is not cooling properly, not to mention create conditions for mold growth.
Shane Allman Escrow account for rent Question
8 July 2024 | 2 replies
This separation helps in maintaining clear financial records and simplifies tax reporting and financial management.Setting up an escrow account specifically for rental income within your LLC can offer several benefits:Financial Clarity: It separates rent payments from other operational expenses, making it easier to track income and expenses related to the rental property.Legal and Compliance: Helps in demonstrating that rental income is kept distinct from personal or other business funds, which can be important for legal and tax compliance purposes.Tenant Transparency: It provides transparency to tenants and other stakeholders regarding where rental payments are deposited and how they are managed.While it may not be a legal requirement in all cases, maintaining an escrow account specifically for rental income is a prudent practice that many experienced investors and landlords follow.
Orlando Barron Renters Finding Mold
9 July 2024 | 6 replies
Mold dangers are dramatically exaggerated.