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6 January 2025 | 57 replies
I recognize not everyone gets this but my margin is wsj prime plus 0.5% which currently is a high 8.5% (8% + 0.5%) but fairly recently was competitive with mortgage rates.
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13 January 2025 | 14 replies
Are you currently managing your own properties or do you have a property manager because many times a property manager can perform the work needed for it to be turnkey.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
You’ll need to thoughtfully evaluate the timing for flipping, renting, or bundling properties for bulk sales, all while considering current market conditions and your financial objectives.Balancing Flips vs.
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17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hello Everybody,I am currently a real estate agent in Boston, MA.
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30 January 2025 | 3 replies
In high-cost markets like Chicago, that can be tough to meet.If you're looking at a duplex, the self-sufficiency test doesn’t apply, so you’d just need to qualify based on your personal income and the rental income your lender allows.If your current lender isn’t familiar with making FHA work in your situation, it might be worth getting a second opinion from someone experienced with FHA multi-unit financing.
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27 January 2025 | 5 replies
So, currently I'm in this 2nd 506(c) syndication and ultimately would like to exit.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
The triplex is occupied and currently bringing in positive cash flow.
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30 January 2025 | 14 replies
👋I’m currently looking to invest in a single-family home in the Dallas area with a budget of $300K.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
A great way to get started if you currently have a W2 job is to buy a house hack like a duplex or a fourplex where you can move into one of the units and continue to rent/manage the other units.
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
Find a partner, find co-workers/friends/relatives you wouldn’t mind living with, find a property you can buy for less than your current rent.