Dusty Cady
Investing with a partner who will live in the home
30 June 2024 | 4 replies
He or she will issue K-1's from the partnership to each of you.
Don Konipol
The Ten Most Ridiculous Type Posters on BP
1 July 2024 | 16 replies
Quote from @Steve K.: I think the #1 most ridiculous poster is the person living in a desirable, high-appreciation location who has plenty of capital to deploy who asks which crappy undesirable market thousands of miles from where they live is the best place to buy their first investment property.
Dennis Dougherty
Rent To Retirement Academy Review
1 July 2024 | 7 replies
This is everything from tax, to legal, SDIRA/Solo 401(k), creative financing, market updates, software, mngt, etc.
Jacob Beg
Deficient notice to terminate lease question?
26 June 2024 | 1 reply
Hi All,
Our tenant's lease requires a 60 days notice, she only gave 30 days notice, and we immediately started advertising the property and were able to secure a tenant fairly quickly where her lease ends on June 30,...
Ana Lidia Standing
What would you do if you were a first time buyer?
29 June 2024 | 3 replies
I am planning to get my first investment house; I don't want to use my savings, so I have an equity line of credit for 50K and got pre-approved for a loan up to 300 k?
Sandra Youkhana
Unlicensed Property Management Company in Jackson Mississippi
29 June 2024 | 26 replies
K sent me a photo with the intake vent covered with plastic.
Sumit Kaul
loan agains equity/etf vs 401K vs other options
27 June 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some options and considerations:Loan Against Equity/ETFs:Margin Loans:Description: Margin loans allow you to borrow money using your investments (such as stocks or ETFs) as collateral.Pros:You retain ownership of your investments.Generally quick access to funds.Interest rates can be relatively low compared to other types of loans.Cons:Your investments are used as collateral, so if their value declines significantly, you may face a margin call (requiring additional funds or securities).Interest rates can vary and may be higher than traditional loans depending on the lender and your creditworthiness.Securities-Based Line of Credit (SBLOC):Description: Similar to margin loans, SBLOCs use your securities (stocks, ETFs) as collateral, but they typically provide more flexibility and may not trigger margin calls as easily.Pros:Allows for ongoing access to funds as long as your collateral remains sufficient.Interest rates may be competitive.Cons:Similar risks of potential margin calls if the value of your securities drops significantly.Terms and interest rates can vary widely among lenders.Comparison with 401(k) Loans:401(k) Loans:Description: Borrowing from your 401(k) allows you to access funds without selling investments, using your retirement savings as collateral.Pros:Typically low interest rates.No credit check required.Interest paid on the loan goes back into your 401(k) account.Cons:Usually capped at a percentage of your vested balance (commonly up to 50% or $50,000).If you leave your job, the loan may need to be repaid immediately or could be considered a taxable distribution.Potential opportunity cost of missing out on market gains if funds are withdrawn from investments.Other Alternatives:Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC):Description: If you own a home with equity, a HELOC allows you to borrow against that equity at typically lower interest rates than unsecured loans.Pros:Lower interest rates compared to other types of loans.Interest may be tax-deductible if used for home improvements (consult a tax advisor).Cons:Your home serves as collateral, so failure to repay could result in foreclosure.Personal Loans:Description: Unsecured personal loans can be used for various purposes, including investing, but typically have higher interest rates than loans secured by collateral.Pros:No collateral required.Funds can be used for any purpose.Cons:Higher interest rates and stricter eligibility criteria based on creditworthiness.I am a loan officer and we do some of the loans stated above.
Steven Moore
What would you do? Bad credit, low personal funds
28 June 2024 | 6 replies
@Steven MooreI agree with the other posterIf you are low on funds and low credit - work on fixing that first as buying property and trying to manage even with an k site manager is another risk that you need to have funds for repairs etc.
Rachel H.
Rent to Tenants with Large Credit Card Debt?
26 June 2024 | 19 replies
Originally posted by @Jim K.