That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.

If the home pays for itself and you can afford it, keep it.

I use a Manulife One and it has done wonders for paying down our primary residence (to a point where we were able to use some of that equity to fund our first LTR).

.- If I pay property taxes online (let's say with a credit card), will my name show up as the payor or will the trust/trustee's? 

It feels really unethical.Your comment: "I got a call from my attorney"I'm curious, since you have legal representation that you are presumably paying for, why are you asking people you don't know, who aren't there, haven't seen the paperwork, don't know the local laws or the situation, instead of asking your attorney?

From what Ive seen looking the home equity and heloc are similar if you get a fixed rate heloc if not your probably paying more in interest.

., overall portfolio stability or income growth).Be cautious when setting pay expectations.

If the goal is to become a full-time flipper/contractor, then doing tighter jobs can help build momentum for a business, that will pay dividends well beyond just the specific house, itself.  

You always get what you pay for...or less.Full service brokers should be experts who will maximize your real estate value through pricing, negotiation and terms.Discount brokers charge too much for too little value.

However, bc of the losses, mortgage companies don't want to touch me when I am fully able to pay the mortgage.