Hi everyone,I bought my first studio condo in Astoria, NYC, last December. I’m originally from Long Island but have always wanted to buy in NYC and potentially settle here long-term. My plan was to keep the condo as m...

A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets.

All that said, depending on the size of your RMDs, liquidity needs, and total income, you may consider making deductible contributions to your own IRA ($7k limit, $8k if above 50).

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Hi All,I’m excited to join this platform and connect with other professionals in the real estate industry.

Only difference is the $10K is in your bank and the interest starts so you are paying on the full $10K over how ever many years they offer.Lastly, depending on your first mortgage rate it may be best to just do a "Cash out refinance" becuase its over a 30 year mortgage and the rates are lower then both Heloc or Heloans. 

Depending on the way their company operates, you filing your property as an investment on your taxes may be considered an issue for them depending on how stringent they are.

Personal Financial Statement Borrower’s Schedule of Real Estate – or- Resume illustrating experience2-3yrs Personal & Property Tax Returns – All schedulesPrevious Year and YTD Property Profit & Loss statement w/ detailed expensesRent Roll w/ detailed lease informationCopies of all Leases3mo.

Since your property has high resale potential, some lenders may be willing to work with you.Cash-Out Refinance – If you’re open to refinancing, you could take out a new mortgage for a portion of the home’s value (say, 60-70% of the $500K), and use the cash difference for renovations.Personal Loan – If you have good credit, you might qualify for a personal loan for part of the rehab costs, though interest rates are typically higher than secured loans.Partner with an Investor – Given the potential profit, you may be able to find a real estate investor or contractor willing to finance the rehab in exchange for a share of the profits upon sale.Your best option depends on your financial standing, timeline, and risk tolerance.

When I consider the risk and the rebuilding costs, I am surprised the insurance is not even higher price.We got a referal for our CA FAIR agent from the RE agent and they were real responsive.